Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/15/2013 1:12 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:55 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)

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!

9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+4GB (1.78GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)13% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+4.2"5% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

16 million

233 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

3G+ HSPA+

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 Duos GT-S7272 Dual Sim, Dual Chip	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	8/1/2013	9/1/2011
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	62.7 x 121.2 millimeters (2.47 x 4.77 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (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)	233 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Chipset	32bit: Broadcom BCM21664 (40nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom VideoCore IV	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (1.78GB available)	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	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	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + 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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	7.6 hours
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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 • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • Java framework	• 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 Ace 3 Duos (GT-S7272)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.45W/kg (head), 0.67W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.469W/kg (head), 0.346W/kg (body)	0.66W/kg (head)