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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
57.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.254.2

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

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

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

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

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 & 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

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

OS Version

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
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