Motorola DROID X ME811
#8757
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492Category Breakdown
Motorola DROID X ME811
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
33.842.3
Camera
14.015.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
16.015.2
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
27.532.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.218.6
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
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, 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@24fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.76 W/kg (head) 1.38 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
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