Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#7492
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
#7873Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
Performance
42.333.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
41.441.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.328.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.617.1
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
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, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Black, Silver, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity