Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
#6944
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
#6944Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
Performance
62.262.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
41.441.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.527.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.221.2
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc features a larger 4.2-inch display compared to the 3.7-inch screen of the Xperia Neo, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density, giving the Arc a slightly better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices share the same Snapdragon S2 chipset, CPU, and GPU, resulting in comparable processing capabilities.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both offering an 8 MP rear camera and 720p video recording, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is the same at 1500 mAh, and both lack wireless charging.
- The Xperia Arc is slimmer and lighter than the Neo, enhancing its build quality, while both run on similar versions of Android, with minor differences in their software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
General
Release Date
2011
2011
Announced
2011
2011
Description
Also known as Sony Ericsson Anzu, Sony Ericsson X12
Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia KynoSony Ericsson XPERIA Halon (Hallon)
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 MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
320MB 512MB RAM
320MB 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
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
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-Ion 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)
116 x 57 x 13 mm (4.57 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
117 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
Blue Gradient, Red, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 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
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass