HTC Inspire 4G
#7576
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492Category Breakdown
HTC Inspire 4G
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
35.942.3
Camera
14.115.4
Display
42.041.4
Battery
12.715.2
Build
16.50.2
Connectivity
28.332.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.318.6
Summary
- The HTC Inspire 4G features a 4.3-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a slightly smaller 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Arc S is equipped with a more powerful 1.4 GHz CPU compared to the 1.0 GHz CPU of the Inspire 4G, although both share the same GPU.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Xperia Arc S can record at 30fps.
- The Xperia Arc S also has a larger 1500 mAh battery compared to the 1230 mAh battery of the Inspire 4G, which may offer better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Inspire 4G runs on Android 2.2, upgradable to 2.3, while the Xperia Arc S comes with Android 2.3.4, with limited upgrade options.
- Build quality favors the Xperia Arc S, which is lighter and slimmer than the Inspire 4G.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Inspire 4G
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For AT&T
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.2"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
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
4GB 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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1230 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.9 x 68.1 x 11.7 mm (4.84 x 2.68 x 0.46 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
163.9 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Brown, Red
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.14 W/kg (head)
N/A
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 (charges may apply)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass