Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs HTC HD2 (T5160)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs HTC HD2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/17/2012 10:19 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare HTC HD2 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points HTC HD2 (T5160) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
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!

14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	vs	4 Advantages HTC HD2 (T5160)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)26% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+233 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	WVGA (800x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1230 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+576MB LPDDR13% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (287MB available)	vs	+1GB (719.03MB available)151% More internal storage for applications and files
4.2"	vs	+4.3"2% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

20 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HD2 (T5160)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu	T-Mobile HTC HD2 USA, AT&T HD2, HTC Leo
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	3/1/2011	3/24/2010
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	67 x 120.5 millimeters (2.64 x 4.74 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	217 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	576MB LPDDR
Internal storage	1GB (287MB available)	1GB (719.03MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	7.2/2 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 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	5.3 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	390 hours (16.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), 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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Black • Facebook, Twitter and YouTube • Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer) • HTC TouchFLO 3D interface v2.5.191 • HTC Sense UI • HTC Peep • HTC Footprints • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	HTC HD2 (T5160)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.66W/kg (head)	feature not registered