Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A3 (2016) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS)
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16 Common items in both devices |
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LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+9 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Model | Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Xperia Arc S (LT18a) |
Other model names | Galaxy A3 Duos SM-A310F/Dual-Sim | Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame |
Country or region available | South Africa, Malaysia, Singapore, (Global, International), Vietnam | (Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA |
Brand | Samsung | Sony Ericsson |
Release date | 1/8/2016 | 9/1/2011 |
Depth | 7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 65.2 x 134.5 millimeters (2.57 x 5.3 in) | 63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in) |
Weight | 132 grams (4.62 ounces) | 117 grams (4.1 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 4.7" inches | 4.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~69.4% (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) | 312 PPI | 233 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
System version | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop | Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
RAM memory | 1.5GB LPDDR3 | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 1GB (320MB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 150/50 Mbps | 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 40) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
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 | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | Not supported |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | Not supported |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | 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 | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro HDMI Type D |
Bluetooth | 4.1 + A2DP | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750 |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 7.75W (5V/1.55A) Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | 7.6 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 460 hours (19.2 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, 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 | 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, Gold, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UX • Gorilla Glass on the back | • Colors: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • 3D sweep panorama • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy A3 2016 (SM-A310F/DS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.621W/kg (head), 0.492W/kg (body) | 0.66W/kg (head) |