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Celkon A27

Celkon A27

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

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Category Breakdown

Celkon A27
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
20.242.3
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
17.415.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.432.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.318.6

Summary

  • The Celkon A27 features a larger 4.63-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 853 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a slightly smaller 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD display at 480 x 854 pixels, offering a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Xperia Arc S is equipped with a 1.4 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, providing a more robust experience compared to the A27's 1.0 GHz CPU and 0GB of RAM.
  • Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia Arc S includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the A27 lacks these features.
  • The A27 has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1800 mAh compared to the Xperia Arc S's 1500 mAh.
  • In terms of software, the A27 runs on Android 4.0, while the Xperia Arc S initially operates on Android 2.3.4, with an upgrade option to 4.0.
  • The build quality of the Xperia Arc S is more refined, with a weight of 117g and a thinner profile, while the A27's specifications lack detailed build information.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Celkon A27
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

General

Release Date

2013
2011

Announced

2013
2011

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

4.63"
4.2"

Type

TFT
LED-backlit LCD,

Resolution

480 x 853 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~211 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Scratch-resistant glass

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2

CPU

1.0 GHz
1.4 GHz Scorpion

GPU

N/A
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, AF

Main Camera Features

N/A
LED flash, panorama

Front Camera

Yes
N/A

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

Yes
720p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1800 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

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

Colors

Blue, Black, White
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink

Foldable

SAR

N/A
N/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

N/A
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass