Apple iPhone 17e (512GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 17e vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/25/2026 6:32 PM, updated: 3/26/2026 3:41 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X Apple iPhone 17e (512GB) 35Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1170x2532

48
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4005
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) Compare Apple iPhone 17e X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 17e (512GB)

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35 Advantages Apple iPhone 17e (512GB)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
+4.26GHz 64bit Hexa-core (3nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+8GB LPDDR5X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+512GB (482GB available)1541 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)12% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1170x2532 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+457 PPI96% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.1"45% Larger screen	vs	4.2"
+(back) 48MP5 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+f/1.6 (aperture)50% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps346 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 3DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4005 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Qi2 wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	2 microphones
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)44% Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

15 Common items in both devices

60Hz

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
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Model	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Other model names	iPhone 17e (A3575, A3634, A3635)	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Apple	Sony Ericsson
Release date	3/11/2026, Announced: 3/2/2026	9/1/2011
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.5 x 146.7 millimeters (2.81 x 5.78 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1170x2532 pixels (19.5:9)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	1200nits[peak] HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
System version	iOS 26	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A19 (3nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.26GHz P-Core (Dual-core) 4x 2.1GHz E-Core (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	A19 Pro GPU (4-core)	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 2187431 (v11) Geekbench: 9296 (v6)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5X	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512GB (482GB available) NVMe (SSD)	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A3634 (International): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3575 e-SIM only (North America): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 53) A3635 No e-SIM (China): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	A3634 (International): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3575 e-SIM only (North America): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79) A3635 No e-SIM (China): SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 75, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Back camera (main camera)	48 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.55" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.7µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@24/25/30/60fps 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps Dolby Vision (60fps)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio 3D	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	3 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 3D Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	4005 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi2 wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Soft Pink • Apple Intelligence • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 17e (512GB)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.2W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.49W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)	0.66W/kg (head)