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Sony Ericsson Satio vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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

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3.5"
TFT

360x640

12
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) Compare Sony Ericsson Satio X
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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Satio} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Satio vs Xperia Arc (LT15a)} 20 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB SDRAMvs+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (128MB available)vs+1GB (287MB available)124%
More internal storage for applications and files
126 grams (4.41 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)8%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)49%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+233 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.2"20%
Larger screen
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+1500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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ModelSony Ericsson SatioXperia Arc (LT15a)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Satio U1i, U1a, SE IdouSony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrandSony EricssonSony Ericsson
Release date10/5/20093/1/2011
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)55 x 112 millimeters (2.17 x 4.41 in)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
System versionSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Chipset32bit: TI OMAP 343032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGXQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
RAM memory256MB SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage256MB (128MB available)1GB (287MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/3.6 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkU1i version:
UMTS 900/2100
U1a version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashXenon flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputProprietary TV-outMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Battery capacity1000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy4.9 hours7 hours
Standby340 hours (14.2 days)430 hours (17.9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver, Bordeaux
• 8GB microSD included
• WVGA 30fps via software update
• 3D stereo sound
• Touch capture
• DLNA
• Java framework
• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
• 8GB microSD included
• Open ES 1.1
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson SatioSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.66W/kg (head)
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