HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Windows Phone 8X vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/20/2012 3:18 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD2

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) Compare HTC Windows Phone 8X X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)

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15 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+16GB56 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (287MB available)
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+342 PPI47% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+4.3"2% Larger screen	vs	4.2"
+(front) 2.1MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1800 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
130 grams (4.55 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)11% Lighter
10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)16% Thinner
TFT Super LCD 2	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Other model names	HTC Windows Phone 8X C620E, HTC Accord	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	11/1/2012	3/1/2011
Depth	10.12 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.2 x 132.4 millimeters (2.61 x 5.21 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 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 Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 2	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
System version	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo	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 Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	1GB (287MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 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 Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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 Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	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, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	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	3.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	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 Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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: California Blue, Graphite Black, Flame Red, Limelight Yellow • Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in • Noise reduction • DLNA • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC Windows Phone 8X (C620E)	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)