Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
#6487
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
#6486Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
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 more refined build quality with a slimmer profile at 8.7 mm compared to the thicker 13 mm of the Xperia X10, which also weighs less at 117 g versus 135 g.
- Both devices have similar display resolutions, but the Arc S has a slightly larger 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD screen, offering better color reproduction than the 4.0-inch TFT display of the X10.
- In terms of performance, the Arc S is equipped with a faster 1.4 GHz CPU and a more capable GPU, providing a smoother experience than the X10's 1.0 GHz processor.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Arc S can record video at 720p, while the X10's video capabilities were initially limited to 480p until a software update.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but both lack advanced charging features.
- The Arc S runs on a more recent version of Android, offering a better software experience than the X10, which starts on an older version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2009
Description
N/A
Previously rumored as XPERIA X3 and Sony Ericsson Rachael
Display
Size
4.2"
4"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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 QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
1GB 384MB 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
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
w480p@30fps, 720p@30fps (via SW update)
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 (BST-41)
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)
119 x 63 x 13 mm (4.69 x 2.48 x 0.51 in)
Weight
117 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Sensous Black, Luster White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes