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Agreed, the Play attempts to add a gaming console control panel to the smartphone, but the end result is disappointingly bulky. However, the solid build quality is impressive. The phone has a 4-inch screen. The Play’s power comes from a 1 GHz Qualcomm Scorpion processor and Adreno 205 GPU. Android 2.3, Gingerbread avatar comes pre-loaded. The 4-inch display is the LED backlit LCD type with excellent display quality, vivid colours, hardly any gradation and good visibility in bright sunlight.
The 5MP camera is run-of-the-mill, at par with most 5MP camera phones out there. The lack of 720p HD video recording is a glaring absence.
The gaming pad comes with complete capabilities, just like a portable gaming console like the PSP. Slide out the controller, and the phone automatically shifts to the gaming mode. The transitions isn’t very smooth, and there’s a momentary black screen before the changeover. Graphics are great, and very smooth to boot. If you’ve not used gaming consoles before, getting used to the button layout will take some time. The gaming pad fits nicely in the hand.
Battery life is a disappointment though. It went barely one day from full charge to full discharge, with a mix of voice calls, messages, constant social network updates syncing and a bit of gaming. If you are going to game quite a bit, we suggest keeping a charger with you at all times.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Network: Quad band GSM + 3G capable;
Display: 4.0-inches with 480x854 resolution, LED backlit LCCD type;
OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread);
SoC: Qualcomm MSM8522;
RAM: 512MB;
Memory Expansion: microSD (up to 32GB);
Battery: 1500 mAh;
Weight: 175 g
CONTACTS:
Sony Ericsson India
Phone: 1800 111 800
Price: Rs. 32,000