Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Nokia Oro

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

12/13/2012 7:36 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

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

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Nokia Oro Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
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!

11 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia Oro
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	680MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)13% Lighter	vs	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)40% Thinner	vs	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+480x854 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+233 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	210 PPI
+4.2"20% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
1GB (287MB available)	vs	+8GB28 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
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) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

HD (1280x720)

3G HSUPA

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Oro
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Model	Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Oro
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu	Nokia Oro RM-749, Nokia Ouro, Nokia Gold
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	3/1/2011	8/1/2011
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	57.5 x 117.3 millimeters (2.26 x 4.62 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 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 Oro
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	210 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
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 Oro
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Symbian ^3 Anna
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 Oro
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM 11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Oro
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	1GB (287MB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Oro
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	10.2/2 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 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, HSCSD, 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 Oro
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 25 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	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	Face detection
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 Oro
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	QCIF (176x144)
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 Oro
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Oro
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Oro
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)	Nokia Oro
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	5.4 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	656 hours (27.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Oro
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	Not supported	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: Nokia Oro Light, Nokia Oro Dark • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic • 18-carat gold plating • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 support • Ovi Maps 3.4 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Nokia Oro
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