Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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

6/27/2013 10:16 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) Compare Samsung Mesmerize 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!

3 Advantages Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
+2GB (1.49GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (287MB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)24% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR	vs	+512MB LPDDR2Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
118 grams (4.13 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)1% Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)14% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+4.2"5% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main 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
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
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

23 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

233 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

+16 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
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Other model names	US Cellular Samsung Mesmerize SCH-i500U, Samsung Fascinate	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	10/28/2010	3/1/2011
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 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	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58% (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	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	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
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3	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 SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	2GB (1.49GB available)	1GB (287MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	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	3.1 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	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
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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	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
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	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
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	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, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	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	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (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
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	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
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	7 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	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 • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • Touch focus • DLNA • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher) Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)	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)