Celkon A97i
#8402
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492Category Breakdown
Celkon A97i
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
22.742.3
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.232.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.318.6
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
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, 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
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 & Safety
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
Colors
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
microUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
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