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Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S

Smartphone

Display diagonal
4.20 in*
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2*
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
4.20 in*
Resolution
480 x 854
Panel
LCD
Horizontal pixels
480 px
Vertical pixels
854 px

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2*
Processor
1.4 GHz Scorpion*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
1 GB (320 MB user available), 512 MB RAM*

Memory options

  • 512 MB
    Capacity
    524.288 MB
  • 0.5 GB*
    Capacity
    0.5 GB*
  • 512 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*

Storage options

  • 1 GB (320 MB user available)*
    Capacity
    1 GB*
    Variant / details
    320 MB user available*

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    8.10 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,500 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Bluetooth
2.1

Connectivity & features

  • Micro-USB
  • USB 2.0

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)*
Height
125 mm
Width
63 mm
Thickness
8.70 mm
Weight
117 g

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Xperia Arc S*
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Specifications 2 · 47 fields
body weight
117 g (4.13 oz)*
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  • value
    117*
    unit
    g*
    original
    117 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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body sim
Mini-SIM*
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display type
LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
4.2 inches, 48.6 cm (~61.7% screen-to-body ratio)*
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  • value
    4.2*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.2 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    48.6*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    48.6 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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display resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density)*
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  • x
    480*
    y
    854*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 854*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 39*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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sound loudspeaker
Yes*
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model
Xperia Arc S*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
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comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS; GLONASS*
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comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0, USB Host*
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features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
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network technology
GSM / HSPA*
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features
ANT+ HDMI port MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player TrackID music recognition NeoReader barcode scanner Document viewer Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input*
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misc colors
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink*
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100 - LT18i*
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network speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 10*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform os
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)*
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platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2*
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
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platform cpu
1.4 GHz Scorpion*
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  • value
    1.4*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.4 GHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform gpu
Adreno 205*
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memory internal
1 GB (320 MB user available), 512 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
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  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    320*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    320 MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512 MB*
    span
    • 30*
    • 36*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera single
8 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    8 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera video
720p@30fps*
Scope and conditions
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  • value
    30*
    unit
    fps*
    original
    30fps*
    span
    • 5*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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misc price
About 210 EUR*
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main camera features
LED flash, panorama*
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network gprs
Up to 86 kbps*
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display protection
Scratch-resistant glass*
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network edge
Up to 237 kbps*
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tests camera
Photo / Video*
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tests loudspeaker
Voice 67dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 76dB*
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tests audio quality
Noise -89.3dB / Crosstalk -90.2dB*
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launch announced
2011, August. Released 2011, September*
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sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
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misc sar eu
0.66 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    0.66*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.66 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,500*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1500 mAh*
    span
    • 16*
    • 24*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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battery music play
Up to 37 h*
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launch status
Discontinued*
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selfie camera
No*
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network
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 800 - LT18a*
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battery talk time
Up to 7 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 35 min (3G)*
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battery stand.by
Up to 460 h (2G) / Up to 460 h (3G)*
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body dimensions
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    8.7*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    8.7 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.34*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.34 in*
    span
    • 33*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
117* g
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Display Type
LED-backlit LCD,*
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Pixels X
480*
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Pixels Y
854*
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Display Size (inches)
4.2* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
61.7* %
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RAM (GB)
0.5* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
8* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,500* mAh
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Price in USD
291.9*
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Model
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S*
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Launch Expected Year
2011.0*
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Height (mm)
125* mm
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Width (mm)
63* mm
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Thickness (mm)
8.7* mm
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* Provisional data