Samsung Galaxy I8250
#8193
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy I8250
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
26.142.3
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
16.415.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.032.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.018.6
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy I8250 features a 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 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, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy I8250 is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU and has 4GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia Arc S has a more powerful 1.4 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia Arc S supports video recording at 720p@30fps, while the Galaxy I8250's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Galaxy I8250 has a 1650 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 1500 mAh battery of the Xperia Arc S, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 2.3, with the Xperia Arc S being upgradable to Android 4.0.4, providing a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Galaxy I8250 being slightly thicker and heavier than the Xperia Arc S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy I8250
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
For China Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.2"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
4GB 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
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.5 x 63 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
125 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pink/Black
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.14 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
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 (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