HTC ThunderBolt 4G
#8511
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492Category Breakdown
HTC ThunderBolt 4G
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
37.042.3
Camera
14.115.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
14.015.2
Build
14.60.2
Connectivity
35.932.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.918.6
Summary
- The HTC ThunderBolt 4G features a robust build with dimensions of 122 x 66 x 13 mm and weighs 164g, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is slimmer at 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm and lighter at 117g.
- The ThunderBolt has a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, whereas the Xperia Arc S offers 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 ThunderBolt is powered by a 1GHz CPU and has 4GB of RAM, while the Xperia Arc S has a faster 1.4GHz CPU but only 1GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but the Xperia Arc S can record at 30fps.
- The ThunderBolt has a 1400mAh battery, while the Xperia Arc S has a slightly larger 1500mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the ThunderBolt runs Android 2.2, upgradable to 4.0, while the Xperia Arc S starts at Android 2.3.4, upgradable to 4.0.4 but not beyond.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC ThunderBolt 4G
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Also known as HTC Incredible HD, HTC Droid ThunderboltFor Verizon
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.2"
Type
TFT
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 MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
1GHz 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), 32 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
1.3 MP
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
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122 x 66 x 13 mm (4.80 x 2.60 x 0.51 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
164 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.20 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 2
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