Motorola MILESTONE XT720
#8824
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
#6944Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE XT720
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Performance
38.162.2
Camera
14.015.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
13.715.2
Build
14.80.2
Connectivity
25.727.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.121.2
Summary
- The Motorola MILESTONE XT720 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has a larger 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MILESTONE is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 processor, whereas the Xperia Arc utilizes a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia Arc can record video at 30fps compared to the MILESTONE's 24fps.
- The Xperia Arc also has a slightly larger battery capacity of 1500 mAh compared to the MILESTONE's 1390 mAh.
- Regarding software, the MILESTONE runs Android 2.1, while the Xperia Arc starts with Android 2.3 and is upgradable to 4.0, providing a more modern software experience.
- Overall, the Xperia Arc offers superior build quality, performance, and software support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MILESTONE XT720
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Anzu, Sony Ericsson X12
Display
Size
3.7"
4.2"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
320MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Xenon flash
LED flash
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
1390 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1390 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 60.9 x 10.9 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
139 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black Slate
Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.01 W/kg (head) 1.21 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
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 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass