Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Samsung Galaxy S3 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/9/2013 8:18 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:55 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 mini X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	vs	12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)13% Thinner	vs	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4.2"5% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (287MB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files
117 grams (4.1 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)4% Lighter
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

233 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu	Samsung Galaxy S III mini 8GB, Samsung GT-i8190 S3 mini
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2011	11/1/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	9.85 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	62.95 x 121.55 millimeters (2.48 x 4.79 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T	32bit: NovaThor U8420
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (287MB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: White, Blue • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Galaxy S3 mini (GT-i8190 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.66W/kg (head)	feature not registered