Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
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ZTE Nova 4 V8000
#6672Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
ZTE Nova 4 V8000
Performance
42.344.6
Camera
15.439.6
Display
41.434.1
Battery
15.218.0
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.327.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.622.7
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S features a slightly larger 4.2-inch LED-backlit LCD display compared to the 4.0-inch TFT display of the ZTE Nova 4 V8000, both offering similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize a 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 205 GPU, but the Xperia Arc S has 1GB of RAM, while the Nova 4 V8000 has 4GB, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus but lack optical image stabilization and selfie cameras.
- The Nova 4 V8000 has a larger 1900 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Xperia Arc S, potentially offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Xperia Arc S runs on an older Android version (Gingerbread/Ice Cream Sandwich) compared to the Nova 4 V8000, which operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
- Build quality shows the Xperia Arc S being slimmer and lighter than the Nova 4 V8000, which is bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
ZTE Nova 4 V8000
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.2"
4"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1900 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1900 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)
123.9 x 63.2 x 11.2 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.44 in)
Weight
117 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev. B
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass