Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#6487
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
#6485Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.254.2
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S features a larger 4.2-inch display compared to the Xperia pro's 3.7-inch screen, both with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels but differing in pixel density, with the pro offering slightly higher at ~265 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Arc S has a faster 1.4 GHz CPU versus the pro's 1.0 GHz, though both share the same chipset and GPU.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, and both models lack wireless charging.
- The Arc S is slimmer and lighter at 117g, while the pro is thicker and heavier at 142g.
- Software-wise, the Arc S runs Android 2.3.4 with limited upgrade options, while the pro can be upgraded to Android 4.0, providing a slightly better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.2"
3.7"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
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
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
120 x 57 x 15.3 mm (4.72 x 2.24 x 0.60 in)
Weight
117 g
142 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Black, Silver, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes