Motorola DROID 4 XT894
#7611
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
#6944Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID 4 XT894
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Performance
42.562.2
Camera
19.115.4
Display
17.741.4
Battery
17.115.2
Build
16.90.2
Connectivity
47.027.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.121.2
Summary
- The Motorola DROID 4 XT894 features a robust build with a weight of 178.9g and dimensions of 127 x 67.3 x 12.7 mm, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is lighter at 117g and slimmer at 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm, offering a more compact design.
- The DROID 4 has a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a higher pixel density (~275 ppi) compared to the Xperia Arc's 4.2" LED-backlit LCD at 480 x 854 pixels (~233 ppi).
- In terms of performance, the DROID 4 is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB RAM, while the Xperia Arc has a single-core 1.0 GHz CPU with 512MB RAM, indicating superior multitasking capabilities for the DROID 4.
- Both devices sport an 8 MP rear camera, but the DROID 4 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Xperia Arc is limited to 720p.
- The DROID 4's battery capacity is 1785 mAh, slightly larger than the Xperia Arc's 1500 mAh, which may provide better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3 with upgrades available to 4.0, offering a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID 4 XT894
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For Verizon
Also known as Sony Ericsson Anzu, Sony Ericsson X12
Display
Size
4"
4.2"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4430
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 205
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
320MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1785 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1785 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127 x 67.3 x 12.7 mm (5.0 x 2.65 x 0.5 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
178.9 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.70 W/kg (head) 0.58 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE, HSPA
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
4.0, A2DP, LE, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 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