HTC HD2 (T8585) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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Side by side comparison between HTC HD2 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2012 10:01 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X HTC HD2 (T8585) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

448MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) Compare HTC HD2 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!

2 Advantages HTC HD2 (T8585)	vs	16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
+4.3"2% Larger screen	vs	4.2"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
448MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR214% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (207.03MB available)	vs	+1GB (287MB available)39% More internal storage for applications and files
157 grams (5.5 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)34% Lighter
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)26% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+233 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50 apps (Windows Mobile)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh22% 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
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC HD2 (T8585)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	HD2 (T8585)	Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Other model names	HTC HD2 T8585, HTC Touch HD2, HTC Leo100	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	11/5/2009	3/1/2011
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 120.5 millimeters (2.64 x 4.74 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	157 grams (5.5 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 HD2 (T8585)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.2% (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)	217 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	HTC HD2 (T8585)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
System version	Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional	Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC HD2 (T8585)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 (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 HD2 (T8585)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
RAM memory	448MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (207.03MB available)	1GB (287MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC HD2 (T8585)	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 900/2100	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 HD2 (T8585)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-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	feature not registered	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 HD2 (T8585)	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 HD2 (T8585)	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, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC HD2 (T8585)	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 HD2 (T8585)	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 HD2 (T8585)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	1230 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.3 hours	7 hours
Standby	390 hours (16.3 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC HD2 (T8585)	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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Facebook, Twitter and YouTube • Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer) • HTC TouchFLO 3D interface v2.5.191 • HTC Sense UI • HTC Peep • HTC Footprints • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC HD2 (T8585)	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)