Motorola MILESTONE 3 XT860
#8337
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE 3 XT860
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
36.742.3
Camera
19.115.4
Display
17.741.4
Battery
16.015.2
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
28.332.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.518.6
Summary
- The Motorola MILESTONE 3 XT860 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a slightly larger 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MILESTONE 3 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, whereas the Xperia Arc S has a 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU, providing a slight edge in speed.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the MILESTONE 3 supports 1080p video recording compared to the 720p of the Xperia Arc S.
- The MILESTONE 3 has a 1540 mAh battery capacity, slightly higher than the 1500 mAh of the Xperia Arc S.
- Both run on Android 2.3.4, but the Xperia Arc S can be upgraded to Android 4.0.4, offering a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the MILESTONE 3 is heavier at 184g and thicker at 12.9mm, while the Xperia Arc S is lighter at 117g and slimmer at 8.7mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MILESTONE 3 XT860
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Also known as Motorola XT860 4G, Motorola MILESTONE 3 ME863
N/A
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 MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 205
Memory
8GB 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
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
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-Ion 1540 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.3 x 64.1 x 12.9 mm (4.85 x 2.52 x 0.51 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
184 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 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 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
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