Motorola DROID X ME811
#6504
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#6487Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID X ME811
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 Motorola DROID X ME811 features a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Arc S is equipped with a 1.4 GHz Snapdragon S2 processor compared to the DROID X's 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8, providing a slight edge in speed.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia Arc S can record video at 30fps, while the DROID X is limited to 24fps.
- The DROID X has a 1540 mAh battery capacity, slightly higher than the Xperia Arc S's 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- In terms of software, the DROID X runs Android 2.2, whereas the Xperia Arc S comes with Android 2.3.4, offering a more updated experience, although neither device supports the latest Android versions.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola DROID X ME811
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
For China Telecom
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.2"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 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
TI OMAP3630 - 1200
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@24fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1540 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1540 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127.5 x 65.5 x 9.9 mm (5.02 x 2.58 x 0.39 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
155 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
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