Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Nokia Asha 311

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Nokia Asha 311 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/15/2012 9:19 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Nokia Asha 311 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Nokia Asha 311 Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
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!

18 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	vs	2 Advantages Nokia Asha 311
+512MB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB SDRAM
+1GB (287MB available)105% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (140MB available)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)48% Thinner	vs	12.9 millimeters (0.51 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 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+233 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	155 PPI
+4.2"40% Larger screen	vs	3"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh35% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1110 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
117 grams (4.1 ounces)	vs	+95 grams (3.33 ounces)23% Lighter
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files

18 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Asha 311
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Model	Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Asha 311
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu	Nokia Asha 311 Full Touch
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2011	9/1/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	52 x 106 millimeters (2.05 x 4.17 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	95 grams (3.33 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)	Nokia Asha 311
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	155 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Asha 311
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Nokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0
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)	Nokia Asha 311
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Asha 311
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	128MB SDRAM
Internal storage	1GB (287MB available)	256MB (140MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Asha 311
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	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 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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)	Nokia Asha 311
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 25 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
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)	Nokia Asha 311
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)	Nokia Asha 311
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, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Asha 311
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/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Asha 311
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Asha 311
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7.2 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Asha 311
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: Brown, Blue, Red, White, Gray • 2GB microSD included • USB On-the-go • Containing up to 60% recycled materials Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Asha 311
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