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Sony Xperia Arc

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4.3
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User ratings:
41
4.1 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
48 %
3 stars
14 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.5 out of 5
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5 stars
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Pros

  • It all moves slickly and looks good
  • The display is comfortable to use in the bright outdoors which is
  • arched profile makes it more comfortable to hold and handle and lends to offset

Cons

  • display could potentially lumber the handset with
  • there is no front facing camera
  • viewing angles are on the narrow side

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4.2 in
  • 854, 480 px
  • LED
  • 233 ppi
  • 1500 mAh
  • Single-core

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Sony Xperia Arc - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia Arc

Pros

  • It all moves slickly and looks good
  • The display is comfortable to use in the bright outdoors which is
  • arched profile makes it more comfortable to hold and handle and lends to offset
  • solid multimedia and all-round performance
  • Photos generally display strong bold colours with sharp detail and striking definition
  • both programs worked well
  • the process is relatively straightforward
  • Both still shots and video recordings look great
  • faster
  • sleeker
  • lighter device

Cons

  • display could potentially lumber the handset with
  • there is no front facing camera
  • viewing angles are on the narrow side
  • it does not support wireless charging
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S have Google Play Services
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S have fast charging
  • Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S have wireless charging
  • overly plastic battery cover gives it a cheap look
  • camera is seriously bereft of compelling photos mods and effects
  • Several buttons on the Xperia Arc are too small
  • the picture is less rosy

Sony Xperia Arc - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.2 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1500 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
233 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia Arc - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.0
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 205
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputHDMI
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium Polymer
Battery capacity1500.0 mAh
Standby time400.0 h
Talk time7.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no
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Display
Screen size4.2 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Resolution854 x 480 px
TechnologyLED
Pixel density233.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Storage
Internal storage368 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.92 in
Width2.48 in
Depth0.34 in
Weight4.13 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno
Mobile hotspotyes

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Sony Xperia Arc Sony - Editorial Reviews (13)

4.5
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Sony Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S review
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Android Central
Published: 31.10.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S review

We take a look at Sony Ericsson's refresh of its high-end offering, the Xperia Arc S.

Sony Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review
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Alphr
Published: 21.09.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review
5.0

The last time Sony Ericsson attempted a big-screen Android phone, we weren’t very impressed. The [a href a=

Sony Xperia Arc Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
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Gadget Guy Australia
Published: 01.01.2012
Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

An upgrade to the Arc model released last year, Sony Ericsson's Xperia Arc S features a faster processor, a bit more storage, and a 3D camera mode borrowed from Sony's Cybershot cameras.

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CNET
Published: 30.09.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Sony Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc review: Android de Triumph
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GSMArena.com
Published: 01.04.2011
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc review: Android de Triumph

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc is back for a second round and this time it will stay a while longer. The company’s new flagship did great in our preview and...

Sony Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson Xperia arc Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 06.04.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc Review
4.3

It's no secret that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 was somewhat of a letdown considering it was pegged as the mobile giant's multimedia powerhouse. On paper, it looked great, but the reality was the likes of HTC's Sense UI made Sony Ericsson's Android skin feel more like a beta than a final release. The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc therefore represents a reboot - curvaceously sexy, endowed with a new screen technology and a revised UI...

Sony Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc Review
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SlashGear
Published: 25.04.2011
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc Review

Sony Ericsson's 2010 Android range may have started promisingly, but software headaches undermined solid hardware and left many early-adopters with a low opinion of the…

Sony Xperia Arc Home review
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whathifi
Published: 31.01.2012
Home review
4.0

An excellent addition to the market, and ideal if video is a high priority

Sony Xperia Arc Home review
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whathifi
Published: 31.01.2012
Home review
4.0

An excellent addition to the market, and ideal if video is a high priority

Sony Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review | Stuff
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review | Stuff

Can the ultra-slim Xperia Arc put Sony Ericsson back among the Android leading pack?

Sony Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S review
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TechRadar
Published: 13.10.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S review
4.5

A minor phone processor update or an essential Android refresh?

Sony Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review
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Alphr
Published: 21.09.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review
5.0

The last time Sony Ericsson attempted a big-screen Android phone, we weren’t very impressed. The [a href a=

Sony Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review
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Android Central
Published: 29.04.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc review

With its 2011 Xperia lineup, Sony Ericsson is looking to retain its position as one of the major players in the Android ecosystem. While last year’s (depending on your locale) Xperia X8 and X10 sold

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