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Sony PlayStation Vita vs Sony PlayStation Vita Slim (PCH-2000)

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SonyPlayStation VitaSonyPlayStation Vita Slim (PCH-2000)
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2011October 2013
Performance
TypeHandheldHandheld
CPUARM Cortex-A9, 4 coresARM Cortex-A9, 4 cores
GPUPowerVR SGX543MP4+PowerVR SGX543MP4+
Memory640 MB640 MB
Storage–1 GB
Disc driveNoNo
CPUARM Cortex-A9 core (4 core)–
GPUSGX543MP4+–
Memory detail512 MB main memory and 128 MB VRAM (Sony's PCH-1000 specifications)512 MB main memory and 128 MB VRAM
Storage detailNo built-in storage on the PCH-1000; games on PlayStation Vita cards or downloadedApprox. 1 GB internal memory card; usable space is smaller because some is reserved for the system. Internal storage cannot be used while a PS Vita memory card is inserted.
Storage expansionPS Vita memory card slot (Sony's own format)Proprietary PS Vita memory card slot; games also use PlayStation Vita cards
Display and video
Built-in screen5″ OLED, 960 × 5445″ LCD, 960 × 544
Built-in screen5 inches (16:9), 960 × 544, approx. 16 million colours, OLED; capacitive multi-touch screen and rear multi-touch padCapacitive multi-touch LCD and rear touch pad
AudioBuilt-in stereo speakers and microphone; headset jackBuilt-in stereo speakers and microphone; stereo headphone output with mono microphone input
Design and power
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 5 hoursUp to 6 hours
Weight260 g219 g
Battery life detail2210 mAh built-in battery; about 3–5 hours of games, 5 hours of video and 9 hours of music (Sony)Built-in 2210 mAh lithium-ion battery; approx. 4–6 hours of games, 7 hours of video or 12 hours of music. Maker tests use default brightness, Bluetooth off and headphones; games also use network features off.
Power use–DC 3.7 V battery; DC 5 V AC adaptor; approx. 6 W maximum while charging; about 2 hours 40 minutes for an empty battery using the adaptor
Size–183.6 × 85.1 × 15.0 mm (width × height × depth), excluding largest projections
Colours–Black, White, Lime green/White, Light blue/White, Pink/Black and Khaki/Black at Japanese launch; regional availability differs
In the box–Console, USB cable, AC adaptor, AC power cord and printed materials
Connections
PortsPS Vita card slot, memory card slot, multi-use port (USB, DC IN, audio), headset jack, accessory port; SIM card slot on the 3G/Wi-Fi modelPS Vita card slot, memory card slot, micro-USB Type-B for data and charging, stereo mini headset jack
Wi-Fi and BluetoothWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n (1x1), Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; 3G and GPS on the 3G/Wi-Fi modelWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n (1 × 1); Bluetooth 2.1+EDR with A2DP, AVRCP and HSP; Wi-Fi location service
ControllerBuilt-in D-pad, two analogue sticks, four face buttons, two shoulder buttons; six-axis motion sensing and three-axis electronic compass; front and rear cameras (up to 640 × 480)Two analogue sticks, D-pad, four action buttons and two shoulder buttons; six-axis gyroscope/accelerometer and three-axis compass; front and rear VGA cameras
Backward compatibilitySupported downloadable PSP games and PS one Classics (PlayStation)–

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