Sony Ericsson Vivaz
#7511
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson Vivaz
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Performance
54.142.3
Camera
14.015.4
Display
38.941.4
Battery
12.315.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
25.832.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.518.6
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson Vivaz features a compact build with a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, while the Xperia Arc S has a larger 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD display, offering a higher pixel density and better visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Vivaz is equipped with a 720 MHz CPU and 75MB of storage, whereas the Xperia Arc S boasts a 1.4 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM, resulting in superior multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia Arc S can record video at 30fps compared to the Vivaz's 24fps.
- The battery capacity is also higher in the Xperia Arc S at 1500mAh, compared to the Vivaz's 1200mAh.
- Software-wise, the Vivaz runs on Symbian, while the Xperia Arc S operates on Android, providing a more versatile app experience.
- Overall, the Xperia Arc S offers better performance, display quality, and software functionality.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson Vivaz
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Also known as Sony Ericsson Kurara
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
4.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
360 x 640 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
360
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
CPU
720 MHz, PowerVR SGX GPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
75MB
1GB (320MB user available), 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
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
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
1200 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1200 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107 x 51.7 x 12.5 mm (4.21 x 2.04 x 0.49 in)
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Weight
97 g
117 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pink, Silver Moon, Cosmic Black, Galaxy Blue, Venus Ruby
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 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, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Wisepilot navigation
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Symbian Series 60, 5th edition
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass