HTC Incredible S
#6492
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#6487Category Breakdown
HTC Incredible S
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 HTC Incredible S features a 4.0-inch S-LCD 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 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 faster 1.4 GHz CPU compared to the 1.0 GHz CPU of the Incredible S, although both utilize the Adreno 205 GPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Xperia Arc S lacks a front-facing camera, unlike the 1.3 MP on the Incredible S.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia Arc S is slightly higher at 1500 mAh compared to the Incredible S's 1450 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android with the Incredible S supporting a later version of Ice Cream Sandwich, while the Xperia Arc S is limited to an earlier version.
- Build quality-wise, the Xperia Arc S is lighter and slimmer, measuring 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm, compared to the bulkier dimensions of the Incredible S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Incredible S
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.2"
Type
S-LCD
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
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1.1GB 768MB RAM
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
120 x 64 x 11.7 mm (4.72 x 2.52 x 0.46 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
135.5 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo), 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 3.6
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes