Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Nokia N9 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Nokia N9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/19/2012 5:05 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Nokia N9 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Nokia N9 (16GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.9"
AMOLED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia N9 (16GB)

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!

11 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	vs	11 Advantages Nokia N9 (16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)39% Thinner	vs	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+4.2"8% Larger screen	vs	3.9"
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)17499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	200 apps (Apps for MeeGo)
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1450 mAh
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (287MB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)42 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
233 PPI	vs	+251 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

27 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

480x854 pixels

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu	Nokia N9-00 Lankku, Meego
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2011	9/27/2011, Announced: 6/1/2011
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	61.2 x 116.45 millimeters (2.41 x 4.58 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.2" inches	3.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x854 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	251 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	Nokia ClearBlack 2.5D glass
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Meego 1.2 Harmattan
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 N9 (16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3630 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR
Internal storage	1GB (287MB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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 N9 (16GB)
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	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	Carl Zeiss optics
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	CIF (352x288)
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 N9 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound Dolby Digital Plus
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
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, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BV-5JW
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1450 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML
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, Cyan, Magenta, Glossy White Ovi Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia N9 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.66W/kg (head)	1.16W/kg (head)