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

