Technical characteristics of sony ericsson arc s. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S review: an accelerated flagship
Its processor and volume random access memory, as it became known later, turned out to be similar to other smartphones of the company in 2011. On the one hand, this is good, because even low-end devices offer a 1 GHz processor and 512 MB of RAM. On the other hand, it’s bad, since all the “flagship” of the Xperia Arc has been reduced to a large display and a thin body.
The company did not passively watch as competitors announced dual-core Android phones, and users made choices based on processor frequency, and decided to bring an improved Xperia version Arc S. The model differs from the Xperia Arc in the frequency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 processor (1.4 GHz instead of 1 GHz) and additional colors - black, white and pink. Let's take a look at the device!
Sony Specifications Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i):
- Network: GSM/GRPS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), WCDMA/HSPA (900/2100 MHz)
- Platform (at time of announcement): Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
- Display: touchscreen, capacitive, 4.2”, 854 x 480 pixels, 16 million colors, Sony Mobile Bravia Engine, TFT, mineral glass
- Camera: 8.1 MP, autofocus, flash, face detection, geotagging, 720p HD video recording, Sony Exmor R matrix
- Processor: 1.4 GHz, Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
- Graphics chip: Adreno 205
- RAM: 512 MB
- Internal memory: 320 MB (from 1 GB)
- Memory card: microSD (up to 32 GB)
- A-GPS
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n)
- Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- 3.5mm jack
- microUSB 2.0
- FM radio with RDS
- Digital compass, position, proximity and light sensors
- Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, MIDI, OGG
- Video: 3GP, MP4
- Photo: JPEG, BMP, WBMP, PGN, GIF, PNG
- Battery: 1500 mAh
- Talk time: up to 7 hours 25 minutes on 2G networks, up to 7 hours 35 minutes on 3G networks
- Standby time: up to 460 hours
- Operating time music player: up to 37 hours
- Operating time in video mode: up to 6 hours 25 minutes
- Dimensions: 125 x 63 x 8.7 (10.9) mm
- Weight: 117 g
- Form factor: monoblock with touchscreen
- Type: smartphone
- Equipment: Charger EP800, 16 GB memory card, USB cable EC600R, HDMI cable IM820, battery BA750, stereo headset MH650, documentation
- Colors: black, white, pink
- Announcement date: August 31, 2011
- Release date: 4th quarter 2011
Design, construction and equipment
The official Russian package of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S includes an EP800 charger, a 16 GB memory card, an EC600R USB cable, an IM820 HDMI cable, a BA750 battery, an MH650 stereo headset, and documentation. In a number of European countries, an 8GB memory card is inserted into the phone and there is no HDMI cable in the box (our case).
In Russia, the Xperia Arc S was released in the fall in three colors different from the Xperia Arc: white, black and pink. We received a black version for testing, made of glossy plastic. There are no design differences between the Xperia Arc S and the Xperia Arc.
The front side contains light and proximity sensors, a speaker, a 4.2" display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels (protected by mineral glass and an invisible sticker), three hardware keys (back, home, menu) and logos - Sony Ericsson and Xperia. The 3.5 mm headphone jack is not very well located on the left side. On the right side there is a small camera button, a volume key, a microUSB port, and an LED. At the top end there was a place for an HDMI port and a miniature power off/lock button. On the back panel there is an 8.1 MP camera with autofocus and flash, logos and a speaker. You can remove microSD and SIM only by first removing the 1500 mAh battery.
Usually thin and large phones don't fit very comfortably in the hand, but the Xperia Arc S is a pleasant exception. If you take it in your hand, thanks to the rounded back cover in the form of an arch, it will touch your palm. Both right-handers and left-handers with medium-sized hands can press all the buttons with one hand. Overall, I liked the design of the phone, although the lock key could have been made more expressive. The small thickness imposes restrictions on the location of the connectors, as a result of which the 3.5 mm jack is located on the side - listening to music through headphones and keeping the phone in your trouser pocket is unlikely to be possible. Due to the thin body, the device does not have a front camera.
Software
As of mid-December, the Xperia Arc S is based on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread). Build version – 4.0.2.A.0.42. Let me remind you that the phone, like other Sony Ericsson smartphones of 2011, will receive Android Ice Cream Sandwich in the first quarter of 2012.
I see no point in describing in detail GUI and the Xperia Arc S software suite, as they are no different from what the Xperia Pro and Xperia Neo offer. But I will dwell on some points.
Firstly, we can't help but mention Facebook inside the Xperia. This service integrates a popular social network into your phone, allowing you to easily and easily share your favorite music or photos, add users to phone book, link your calendar, find out what your friends are watching, listening to and playing.
Secondly, Xperia Arc S offers a large number of widgets for every taste. Thirdly, the Xperia Arc S comes pre-installed with many programs to solve a wide range of tasks. With their help, you can listen to your favorite songs, watch photos and videos, find out your current location, news and weather, communicate via in social networks, read documents, watch news and weather, etc. and so on.
The Xperia graphical shell does not have a name and Sony Ericsson has not yet focused on it. However, it deserves the designation and everything is going to the point that Sony will begin to promote it in the same way as Samsung and HTC do with their TouchWiz and Sense. The Xperia interface, in my opinion, is in no way inferior to TouchWiz and Sense, looks stylish, and works quickly.
Camera
The Xperia Arc S uses an 8.1-megapixel camera with an Exmor R matrix, autofocus, flash and HD video recording. The program supports geotagging, several photography modes, and creation of 3D panoramas. The Xperia Arc S shoots at the level of other 8.1-megapixel Sony Ericsson phones, which is not surprising, because they use the same modules.
A few pictures for comparison with competitors:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S left and Apple iPhone 4S right:
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S on the left and Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo on right:
Video for assessing the quality of video recording:
Experience of use
According to the manufacturer, the Xperia Arc S with a 1.4 GHz processor is on average 25% more productive than the 1 GHz Xperia Arc (turning on the camera and processing media files is 25% faster, and pages load about 20% faster). Unfortunately, it was not possible to compare the speed of the Arc S with the original Arc, but the Xperia Neo was at hand, which is very close in hardware to the Arc. The comparison showed that, yes, the Xperia Arc S really opens applications faster, but the difference is so insignificant (not even in seconds) that there is no point in changing the Xperia Arc to the Xperia Arc S. Also, if you choose between them, I would give preference to the model that costs less. Or you made a choice based on color (the white Xperia Arc S is very good, as is the pink one), but the black body attracts fingerprints like a magnet.
In the Quadrant test, Xperia Arc S scored 1957 points, Xperia Neo – 1520, Xperia Active– 1532. Results in AnTuTu: 3672, 2994 and 3087 points, respectively. Results in the Vellamo benchmark: Xperia Arc S – 1006 points, Xperia Neo – 816 points.
Both Arc and Arc S attract attention with their design and the impression is not spoiled by the fact that the cases are entirely made of plastic. Old Xperia flagship The X10 began to creak a lot over time, but the Xperia Arc S holds up well, considering how many times I removed its cover and how many times testers did it before me.
The phone is loud - much louder than the Xperia Neo. Touchpad high quality - responds well to touch and has good viewing angles. Thanks to no air gap technology (no air gap between the glass and the display), the picture appears to be right under the glass - this is immediately noticeable. But the usefulness Mobile functions BRAVIA Engine (improves the quality of photos and videos) I have not yet fully defined. If I don’t tell myself, then it really makes the picture a little juicier.
Operating time of Xperia Arc S when playing HD video in MP4 format (at maximum screen brightness, with wireless modules and GPS) was 4 hours 52 minutes. The Xperia Neo lasted 5 hours 31 minutes, the Nokia N9 lasted 5 hours 20 minutes, and the iPhone 4S lasted 6 hours 52 minutes. The phone's operating time when playing video, declared by the manufacturer, is limited to 6 hours and 25 minutes (versus 7 hours and 25 minutes for the Xperia Arc). In normal use without active web surfing, the device can last a couple of days on a single charge.
There are a lot of standard applications, as mentioned above. Of course, not all of them are useful, and those that are missing can be downloaded from the Android Market in two seconds. Fortunately, the phone supports Wi-Fi and HSPA (14.4 Mbit/s).
Bottom line
The end of the year is approaching and we can take stock of some results. The line of the Japanese-Swedish vendor in 2010 looked depressing, and few believed that in 2011 it would be able to produce competitive solutions. But after the Xperia Arc, the Xperia Pro, Xperia Ray, Xperia Mini Pro, Xperia Active, Live with Walkman were released - all of them are among the best in their classes. The Xperia Arc S model, released in the fourth quarter, cannot match its muscles on equal terms with Samsung Galaxy S 2, LG Optimus 3D or HTC Sensation XL. But on its side is the design, user-friendly interface and the fact that ordinary Android users They are unlikely to notice the difference in performance between a single-core 1.4 GHz smartphone and a phone with a dual-core processor.
Sony Ericsson will soon become just Sony, but I am sure that it will not stop producing excellent smartphones. According to the latest leaks, interesting solutions are planned for 2012, again focusing not only on performance, but also on design. Phones in modern world- These are accessories. And the company understands this like no other.
A reliable and durable mobile phone for people leading an active lifestyle. Constructed using durable plastic. The material is scratch resistant. With careful handling, the device can be used for a long time. The phone is compact in size and does not take up much free space.On the front side mobile phone Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S (LT18i) proximity and light sensors are located. The latter is responsible for automatically adjusting the brightness of the mobile phone screen depending on the lighting level. Next to them is a volume speaker. Its volume is high and you can hear the call even on a noisy street. The display of the device is protected from scratches by using mineral glass. As additional protection a special film can be used.
On the left side of the touchscreen smartphone Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S (LT18i) There is a jack for connecting headphones. On the right side you can find the volume key, indicator light, micro USB and camera start button. At the bottom of the case you can see a microphone and a lanyard attachment. It provides a secure fit for your mobile phone in your hand.On the back of the mobile phone you can find a camera eye, flash, speaker and another microphone. The display diagonal is 4.2 inches. Resolution 480 by 854 pixels. The sensitivity of the capacitive sensor is quite high. It's convenient to use. The viewing angles of the picture on the screen are not very wide. Color reproduction without distortion. The picture is bright and rich.
The mobile phone uses lithium polymer accumulator battery. It has a capacity of 1500mAh. With average usage of the phone, the battery can last about 2-3 days. It can be fully charged in less than two hours.The gadget has 512MB of RAM. This is quite enough for effective use phone. No freezing or braking was noticed. If desired, the user can install memory cards and thereby increase the functionality of the device. On a mobile phone Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) Maximum memory capacity up to 32 GB is supported.The Android platform is used as software. It provides acceptable mobile phone performance. Overall, the device has an optimal price-quality ratio.
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Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 63 mm (millimeters) 6.3 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.48 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 125 mm (millimeters) 12.5 cm (centimeters) 0.41 ft (feet) 4.92 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 8.7 mm (millimeters) 0.87 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.34 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 117 g (grams) 0.26 lbs 4.13 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 68.51 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.16 in³ (cubic inches) |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 45 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | Scorpion |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster as system memory, and other levels of cache memory. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache memory is slower than L1, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory. | 384 kB (kilobytes) 0.375 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 1 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1400 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 512 MB (megabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 500 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | LCD |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 4.2 in (inches) 106.68 mm (millimeters) 10.67 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.06 in (inches) 52.27 mm (millimeters) 5.23 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 3.66 in (inches) 93 mm (millimeters) 9.3 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.779:1 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image. | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 233 ppi (pixels per inch) 91 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 61.93% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| LED-backlit Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1500 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer |
| 2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network. | 7 hours 25 minutes 7.4 h (hours) 445.2 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 460 h (hours) 27600 min (minutes) 19.2 days |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 7 hours 35 minutes 7.6 h (hours) 454.8 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 460 h (hours) 27600 min (minutes) 19.2 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Removable |
17 / 03 / 2011
At the beginning of 2011, a smartphone was presented at CES in Las Vegas, which quite unexpectedly became one of the main trends of the entire event. The fact is that at that time it was the thinnest smartphone in the world (8.7 mm), the only one that worked on Android versions 2.3, and also had parent technologies Sony: sensor Sony cameras Exmor R with backlight technology, BRAVIA mobile engine for post-processing of the image on the screen in viewing mode. We have already published very detailed material about this smartphone, and with the advent of a commercial sample, all that remains is to check the time battery life and the quality of pictures and videos.
At the top end there is a power button, a micro-HDMI connector under a plug (this connector is needed to connect to a TV for video playback). On the right side there is a micro-USB, volume control and camera/shooting keys. Standard set. It's a pity that the 3.5 mm mini-jack was moved to the side, now it's on the left side. Connecting headphones has become less convenient. You'll have to look for headsets with angled connectors, because the included earbuds aren't suitable for everyone.
Camera
Here is another nod to the developers, good cameras(and especially good video and sound recording) for Android smartphones is an absolute rarity. More precisely, there are simply no devices with normal video on the market, and we could see this even in the example of LG Optimus 2X and Samsung Galaxy S II, which record in Full HD (1080x1920 pixels), but do not differ in quality. Sound recording on all modern Android flagships is terrible, loud sounds turn into wheezing and clanging, you shouldn’t even think about recording at concerts and parties. In X10 the situation was not bad, but 720p recording was added only 8 months after release, with an update to Android 2.1.
Android 2.3 and software platform
From the start of sales it will work under the management of itself new version OS, Android 2.3.2 Gingerbread. On top standard Android It has its own interface, as well as a proprietary Timescape application, just like the Xperia X10. The widgets have changed, I liked the gallery widget in the form of a thumbnail wheel, it is convenient to view images and videos directly in standby mode.
Positioning
What is needed to extend the “life” of a good device that was released a year ago and is still on sale? The easiest way is to slightly improve the “hardware” characteristics and add some kind of index to the model name. Actually, that’s what Sony Ericsson did with their successful Arc: they added the Latin letter “S” after the name and installed an overclocked Qualcomm MSM8255T processor. In addition, we decided to change the color a little. Now Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is available in white and pink, and there is also a universal one – black “Arc”.
Due to the fact that there has already been a review of the SE Arc, and the Arc S is practically no different from its predecessor, I will not describe many points: I will pay more attention to the performance tests of the “old” and “new” devices.
Design, dimensions, control elements
Understand by appearance, where is Xperia Arc and where is Xperia Arc S is not easy. Can only be recognized by color back cover. For example, for the “first” Arc it was made with a gradient – from dark silver to black, and for the “second” it was completely black. Also, the previous model did not have pink and white body colors. That's all visual differences are ending.
If fingerprints and minor scratches are not visible on the white cover of the device, they are very noticeable on all other colors. When squeezed in your hand, the body of the SE Arc S makes an unpleasant crunch. However, the design of the device is quite ergonomic.
The front panel contains light and proximity sensors. Nearby is a speaker. Its volume is very high, the timbre is pleasant, the interlocutor can be heard clearly and legibly. Unfortunately, the new modification did not add a front camera, although it would have been appropriate here. The screen is protected by mineral glass. True, there is still a film stuck on the display, which is quickly wiped off. At the bottom of the device there are three buttons: “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. They press very softly, but the stroke is small.
On the left side there is a standard 3.5 mm audio output, on the right there is a volume rocker key, microUSB and a missed events indicator, as well as a small camera activation button. Frankly speaking, it is completely inconvenient to use due to its size and placement (close to the edge of the bottom end). At the bottom there is a microphone and a strap holder, at the top there is a button to turn the phone on and off, almost recessed into the body, and a microHDMI connector under a plastic plug.
The speaker, camera eye, LED flash and additional microphone are located on the back side.
Samsung Omnia W and Sony Ericsson Arc S (right):
Samsung Ace and Sony Ericsson Arc S (right):
HTC Mozart and Sony Ericsson Arc S (left):
Samsung i9000 and Sony Ericsson Arc S (left):
Display
Screen diagonal - 4.2" (physical size 93x52 mm), resolution - 480x854 pixels (density - 233 pixels per inch). “No air gap” technology is used, i.e. there is no air gap between the matrix (LED-backlit LCD) and protective glass. The sensitivity of the capacitive touch layer is high.
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Viewing angles are small: when tilted, the picture loses contrast. Color rendition at right viewing angles is pleasant and rich. Perhaps thanks to the "Mobile BRAVIA Engine". But in any case, it is much inferior to the Super AMOLED Plus matrix and even Super AMOLED.
In short, all the specs and screen options are comparable to the SE Xperia Arc. Display in the light:
Samsung display comparison Galaxy Note(SuperAMOLED) (left), Sony Ericsson Arc (LED-backlit LCD), Samsung Galaxy S (SuperAMOLED), Samsung Omnia W (SuperAMOLED), HTC Mozart (S-LCD), Samsung Ace (TFT-LCD), Nokia 700* (ClearBlack AMOLED) (right):
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* - the brightness of the Nokia 700 display at maximum brightness is higher than in the photo. This is due to the fact that I took the shots in the dark, and the phone's light sensor slightly dimmed the display backlight.
Battery
The Xperia Arc S uses the same BA750 1500mAh removable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery as the Xperia Arc. According to official data, the phone will work for about 460 hours in standby mode (for the “first” Arc this time is 430 hours), in talk mode – up to 7 hours 30 minutes (for the “first” Arc – about 7 hours), playing music – up to 37 hours (the “first” Arc has up to 30 hours). Overall, the difference is small.
To test the battery life I installed special application Antutu Tester. The results were interesting: the device scored 494 points, leaving behind the Samsung Galaxy SL, Galaxy S2 and LG Optimus 2X.
During practical operation, the following figures were obtained: the smartphone worked in standby mode for about a week, up to 20 hours when playing music at maximum volume (in headphones) and up to 5 hours when playing HD video at automatic backlight brightness. On average, with 20-25 minutes of talking a day, one hour of taking photos and videos, the same amount of listening to music, four hours of Wi-Fi (typing on the keyboard - Twitter and Skype) and two hours of watching movies, the battery was discharged in 10-11 hours. Sony Ericsson Arc has approximately the same indicators or a little less.
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Communication capabilities
Xperia smartphone Arc S works in 2G (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) and 3G networks (HSDPA 900 / 2100). GPRS speed – up to 86 Kbps, EDGE – up to 237 Kbps, HSDPA and HSUPA – up to 14 Mbps and 5.8 Mbps, respectively. There is Wi-Fi standard 802.11 b/g/n. To distribute the Internet, it can be used as an access point. Supports DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), a standard that allows compatible devices to send and receive wireless home network various media content (image, music, video), and also display it in real time. Bluetooth version 2.1 with A2DP is used for data and voice transmission.
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Memory, memory card
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, like the entire Xperia line, has 512 MB of RAM. Although they could increase it to 720 MB or 1 GB. There are about 300 MB of free internal Flash memory (1 GB in total) – also somewhat embarrassing for a flagship model. The kit includes a 16 GB card. The maximum supported volume of a micrSD card is up to 32 GB.
Camera
As in the previous model, an 8-megapixel camera module is installed and there is an LED flash. That's just front camera still not enough. It’s clear that not everyone uses it, but if you were to upgrade your smartphone, you could install it. There is no point in describing this section in detail; it is better to read the review. I will give examples of photographs and a couple of videos. I will only note that the camera takes pictures very well, and the sound in video clips has a fairly wide stereo base.
From the photo file we get the following detailed EXIF characteristics:
Video file characteristics:
- Format: MP4
- Video: AVC, 6000 Kbps
- Resolution: 1280 x 720, 30 fps
- Audio: AAC, 128 Kbps
- Channels: 2 channels, 48.0 KHz
Photo examples:
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Performance
Well, now we get to the most interesting part.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8255 chipset and a 1 GHz processor. The Xperia Arc S has the same chipset, but with the “T” index. This means that at the factory clock frequency The processor was increased to 1.4 GHz. Interestingly, the MSM8255 can also operate at 400 MHz faster, but for this it will have to be overclocked manually. The graphics accelerator is the same - Adreno 205. There are no other differences.
Visually, the SE Arc S works the same as the Arc S. Below are several performance tests and browser benchmarks of these two devices. For control, the third device will be the SE Xperia Play, built on the same technological base as the Xperia Arc.
Brief technical information.
