Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Z3 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/2/2015 3:23 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS) 17Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) Compare Samsung Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)

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!

17 Advantages Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core73% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (287MB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5"19% Larger screen	vs	4.2"
+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2600 mAh73% 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
+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
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)17% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1500 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Other model names	Samsung Z3 Duos SM-Z300F/Dual-Sim (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	10/21/2015	3/1/2011
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 141.6 millimeters (2.76 x 5.57 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 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 Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.5% (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)	294 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
System version	Tizen 2.3	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
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Chipset	32bit: Spreadtrum SC7730A	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP2	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	1GB (287MB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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	150/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 800/850/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,20)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	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	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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 Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	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	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) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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, Gold, Silver	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Z3 (SM-Z300F/DS)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.497W/kg (head), 0.718W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.562W/kg (head), 0.427W/kg (body)	0.66W/kg (head)