Panasonic Eluga Arc
#5331
Sony Xperia GX SO
#6777Category Breakdown
Panasonic Eluga Arc
Sony Xperia GX SO
Performance
52.051.5
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.543.5
Battery
17.416.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
42.743.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.322.2
Summary
- The Panasonic Eluga Arc features a slightly larger 4.7-inch IPS LCD display compared to the 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Sony Xperia GX SO, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Eluga Arc is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 410, while the Xperia GX SO utilizes a dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Eluga Arc with its 2GB RAM versus the 1GB in the Xperia.
- The camera on the Xperia GX SO is superior with a 13 MP rear sensor compared to the 8 MP on the Eluga Arc, although both can record 1080p video.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Xperia at 1700 mAh versus 1800 mAh in the Eluga Arc, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The Eluga Arc runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, providing a more updated software experience compared to the Xperia GX SO's Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
- Overall, the Eluga Arc offers better performance and software, while the Xperia GX SO excels in camera quality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Panasonic Eluga Arc
Sony Xperia GX SO
General
Release Date
2016
2012
Announced
2016
2012
Description
N/A
For Japan
Display
Size
4.7"
4.6"
Type
IPS LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1800 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging Details
10W wired
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
139 x 67 x 8.1 mm (5.47 x 2.64 x 0.32 in)
131 x 69 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight
N/A
127 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass