Display5.0" OLED
CPUQuad-Core
RAM512MB
Battery2210mAh
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
| Launch | |
|---|---|
| Released (Japan) | December 17, 2011 |
| Released (NA / EU) | February 22, 2012 |
| Discontinued | March 1, 2019 |
| A.K.A. | PSV, PS Vita, PCH-1000 (Wi-Fi) / PCH-1100 (3G + Wi-Fi) |
| Colors | Crystal Black, Crystal White, Ice Silver, Cosmic Red, Sapphire Blue, Lime Green |
| Display & Design | |
| Display | 5.0" OLED Capacitive Touchscreen, 960 x 544 px (qHD), 220 ppi, 16M Colors, Multi-Touch |
| Controls | 12 Buttons, 2x Analog Sticks, D-Pad, Front Touchscreen, Rear Touch Pad (multi-touch) |
| Dimensions | 182.0 x 83.5 x 18.6 mm (7.17 x 3.29 x 0.73 in) |
| Weight | 260 g (Wi-Fi) / 279 g (3G + Wi-Fi) |
| Processing | |
| SoC | Sony CXD5315GG (custom) |
| CPU | Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A9 @ 333MHz |
| GPU | Quad-Core PowerVR SGX543MP4+ @ 166MHz |
| RAM | 512MB LPDDR2 |
| VRAM | 128MB LPDDR2 |
| Storage | |
| Internal | None |
| Game Card | PS Vita Game Card (NVG format) — up to 4GB capacity |
| Memory Card | PS Vita Memory Card — 4GB / 8GB / 16GB / 32GB (proprietary Sony format) |
| Camera System | |
| Front Camera | 0.3MP (VGA), fixed focus — video calling, AR features |
| Rear Camera | 0.3MP (VGA), fixed focus — Augmented Reality (AR) support via AR cards |
| Video | 640 x 480@60fps, 320 x 240@120fps |
| Connectivity | |
| 3G (optional) | UMTS 850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz — AT&T (US), Vodafone (Europe) |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Location Service |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 + EDR |
| GPS | Yes (3G model only via assisted GPS) |
| USB | Proprietary multi-use connector (charging + data) |
| Audio | Stereo Speakers, 3.5mm Headphone / Microphone Combo Jack, Built-in Microphone |
| Sensors & Features | |
| Motion | 3-Axis Gyroscope, 3-Axis Accelerometer, 3-Axis Electronic Compass |
| AR | Augmented Reality via rear camera and AR Play cards |
| Software | LiveArea UI, PlayStation Store, Remote Play (PS3), Near (social) |
| Power | |
| Battery | 2210 mAh Li-Ion, Built-In (DC 3.7V) |
| Gameplay | 3–5 hours |
| Music Playback | Up to 9 hours |
| Video Playback | Up to 5 hours |
The PS Vita Memory Card uses a proprietary Sony format and is not compatible with standard SD cards. Cards are required for game saves and downloaded content — none are included in the box.