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Sony Ericsson Xperia arc
This device is also known as Sony Ericsson Anzu, Sony Ericsson Anzo, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson LT15i
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Specs
Display |
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Size | 4.2-inch |
Resolution | 854x480px, 233 PPI |
Technology | TFT |
Screen-to-body | 61.75 % |
Colors | 16 777 216 |
Features | Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass |
Hardware |
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System chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 |
Processor |
Single core 1000 MHz Scorpion |
GPU | Adreno 205 |
Internal storage | 0.512GB |
Storage expansion | microSDHC up to 32 GB |
OS | Android (4.0.4, 2.3.3, 2.3) |
Battery |
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Capacity | 1500 mAh |
Type | Li - Polymer, User replaceable |
Camera |
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Rear | Single camera |
Main camera |
8.1 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor) Aperture size: F2.4 |
Flash | LED |
Video recording |
1280x720 (HD) EIS |
Design |
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Dimensions |
4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 inches (125 x 63 x 8.7 mm) |
Weight | 4.13 oz(117.0 g) |
Colors | Gray, Blue |
Cellular |
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3G | Bands 6(800), 5(850), 8(900), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
Multimedia |
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Headphones | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Screen mirroring | DLNA |
Radio | FM, Stereo, RDS |
Connectivity & Features |
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Bluetooth | 2.1, Yes |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
USB | microUSB, USB 2.0, Features: Charging |
HDMI | Yes |
Location | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass |
Other | ANT+, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Regulatory Approval |
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FCC approval |
Date approved: Mar 07, 2011 FCC ID value: PY7A3880097 |
Measured SAR |
Head: 0.87 W/kg Measured in: 1900 MHz Body: 1.43 W/kg Measured in: 1900 MHz |
Buyers information |
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MSRP | $ 560 |
Phone Features |
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Notifications | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
Other features | Voice recording |
Availability |
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Officially announced | Jan 06, 2011 |
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User Reviews
I'm posting this review, after using this phone for over 2 years.
Not sure anyone will ever read this but I feel I might as well contribute to the website.
This was my first smartphone, and phone for that matter, still I feel that after having it for so long I know what I'm talking about.
This phone has definitely got an interesting design, a great camera (for it's time) and beautiful display (even though it's not HD of FHD like newer phones). I wouldn't recommend it now, as it is a slow and aging device. For a flagship smartphone of a major company this phone is weak, with little ram and a poor single-core it stumbles through even some of the UI animations. The battery life is average, so is cellular reception, but the real problems are internet speeds you get, 3G is slow, wifi connection is really bad too. The camera and display are definitely redeeming qualities though. After 2 years, many falls, many ROMs; it still works, so no I do not regret having bought this phone.
It has an original look, but it is outspeced now (duh), if you find it for less than 150$ (still a little expensive imo) go for it if you don't need performance but want the rest.
- Camera
- Design
- Screen
- Lightweight
- Xperia UI (clean, no real bloatware)
- Performance
- 3G speed (7Mbps max)
- Build quality
- Power button (poor location and small)
- Audio jack doesn't work with headsets with remotes that are Apple compatible (different arrangement of the connectors)
- Lack of a front facing camera
- Poor Wifi connectivity
I got this phone back in June of 2011 and I have loved it since. I was going around shops not really knowing what to buy because I wasn't really into phones back then. I walked into my local VM store and on the shelf was the Xperia Arc and I immediately went for it and to this day it is still my daily driver( well at least until Sony releases the i1 phone). And on another note I guess this phone is what got me into phones as a hobby of some sort.
- Bravia Engine
- Camera
- Display
- Music Player
- Slim
- Light
- Good To Look At
- Slow Updates
- Battery
- Power Button
- Viewing Angles
- Plastic Back
Device is Gr8 with Good Display with Bravia Engine Enabled and XLoud.
The Only Problem is Battery and Lags in ICS Rest is Best.
I Tried Ginger Bread, ICS, Jelly Bean Unofficial CM10.
GB and JB were really Gr8.
- Bravia Engine is Great for Album and Movies.
- Camera is Good in Daylight and HD Recording is Superb.
- Sexxy Looks with an Arc Shape is Gr8.
- HDMI Connects Cool.
- Supports USB OTG, Keybord and Mouse (Rooted).
- Front Facing Camera is Not there.
- Battery should be 2000 MAH.
- Camera key is poor in capturing snaps.
- There should be soft keys for back and menu button as they were used a lot in android devices.
- 512 Internal Memory from which user gets less than 200 MB.