HTC Desire (A8183) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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

7/31/2012 9:24 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X HTC Desire (A8183) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) Compare HTC Desire X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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!

3 Advantages HTC Desire (A8183)	vs	11 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
+576MB LPDDR13% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+252 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
512MB (151MB available)	vs	+1GB (287MB available)90% More internal storage for applications and files
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)15% Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)37% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+4.2"14% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire (A8183)	Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Other model names	HTC Desire A8183, HTC Bravo	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	HTC	Sony Ericsson
Release date	4/1/2010	3/1/2011
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
RAM memory	576MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (151MB available)	1GB (287MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, 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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	7 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Call control	Voice recorder	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	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Brown, Silver, White • Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update • Optical mouse (Touchpad) • HTC Sense UI • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.66W/kg (head)