Motorola ATRIX TV XT687
#7327
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
#6944Category Breakdown
Motorola ATRIX TV XT687
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Performance
60.462.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
1.615.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.827.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
19.521.2
Summary
- The Motorola ATRIX TV XT687 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has a slightly larger 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a marginally lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the ATRIX is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 chipset with 512MB of RAM, compared to the Xperia Arc's Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 with 320MB of RAM, giving the Arc a slight edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia Arc can record video at 720p@30fps, while the ATRIX does not specify video capabilities.
- The ATRIX has a smaller battery capacity, whereas the Xperia Arc offers a 1500mAh battery.
- Both smartphones run Android, with the ATRIX launching on version 4.0 and the Xperia Arc originally on 2.3 but upgradable to 4.0, providing a similar software experience.
- The build quality of the Xperia Arc is slightly more refined with a thinner profile and lighter weight compared to the ATRIX.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola ATRIX TV XT687
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
Also known as Motorola XT687 Dual Chip
Also known as Sony Ericsson Anzu, Sony Ericsson X12
Display
Size
4"
4.2"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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
Qualcomm MSM7227A-AA Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB 512MB RAM
320MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
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
N/A
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119.8 x 60.5 x 9.9 mm (4.72 x 2.38 x 0.39 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
129.7 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark Grey
Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass