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

