Celkon A225
#8460
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#6487Category Breakdown
Celkon A225
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.454.2
Summary
- The Celkon A225 features a 4.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a slightly smaller 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the A225 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Mediatek MT6577 chipset with no RAM, whereas the Xperia Arc S utilizes a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 with 1GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia Arc S includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the A225 lacks these features.
- The A225 has a larger 2100 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Xperia Arc S.
- Software-wise, the A225 runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, while the Xperia Arc S operates on Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread, which is not upgradable beyond 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich.
- The build quality of the Xperia Arc S is more refined, with a weight of 117g and various color options, while the A225's specifications do not detail its materials or weight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A225
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.7"
4.2"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~208 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 205
Memory
N/A
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
Yes
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
N/A
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
N/A
Yes