Motorola Motoluxe
#9006
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492Category Breakdown
Motorola Motoluxe
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
29.542.3
Camera
11.915.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
14.015.2
Build
14.80.2
Connectivity
30.132.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.618.6
Summary
- The Motorola Motoluxe features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a slightly larger 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia Arc S is equipped with a more powerful 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU compared to the 800 MHz Cortex-A5 in the Motoluxe, which may lead to better overall responsiveness.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia Arc S can record video at 720p, whereas the Motoluxe is limited to 480p.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Xperia Arc S at 1500 mAh compared to the Motoluxe's 1400 mAh.
- Both phones run on Android Gingerbread, but the Xperia Arc S can be upgraded to Android Ice Cream Sandwich, offering a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Xperia Arc S being slightly lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Motoluxe
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.2"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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
Qualcomm MSM7227A-0 Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 200
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
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
117.7 x 60.5 x 9.9 mm (4.63 x 2.38 x 0.39 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
123.6 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Licorice, white
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.17 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, 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 2.3.7 (Gingerbread)
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