Celkon A97i
#6491
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#6487Category Breakdown
Celkon A97i
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 A97i features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a slightly larger 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Arc S is equipped with a 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU and 1GB of RAM, providing a more capable experience compared to the A97i's 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and 0GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia Arc S includes autofocus and can record video at 720p.
- Battery capacity is the same at 1500 mAh for both, but the Xperia Arc S is lighter and slimmer, enhancing its build quality.
- The A97i runs on Android 4.0, while the Xperia Arc S initially runs on Android 2.3.4 but can be upgraded to 4.0.4, offering a better software experience overall.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A97i
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.2"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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 Cortex-A9
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
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
139 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
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
microUSB
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
Yes
Yes