Motorola Defy+ (MB526) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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

8/19/2012 3:48 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X Motorola Defy+ (MB526) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) Compare Motorola Defy+ 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)

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4 Advantages Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	vs	10 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
+3GB (2GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (287MB available)
+265 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+1700 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
118 grams (4.13 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)1% Lighter
13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)54% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"	vs	+4.2"14% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
VGA (640x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	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
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

30 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

512MB / 512MB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x854 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Defy+ (MB526)	Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Other model names	Motorola Defy+ MB526, Motorola Defy Plus	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Motorola	Sony Ericsson
Release date	8/30/2011	3/1/2011
Depth	13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 107 millimeters (2.32 x 4.21 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	118 grams (4.13 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
RAM memory	512MB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	3GB (2GB available)	1GB (287MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	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	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	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 24 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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	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
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	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
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) HF5X	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	1700 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.1 hours	7 hours
Standby	384 hours (16 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	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	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, White • 2GB microSD included • Waterproof mobile phone • Motorola MOTOBLUR • Motorola CrystalTalk Plus Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Defy+ (MB526)	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)