Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Palm Pre (CDMA)

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

11/10/2012 6:22 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Palm Pre X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) 26Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Palm Pre (CDMA) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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26 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	vs	2 Advantages Palm Pre (CDMA)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)92% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	600MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+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)95% Thinner	vs	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+233 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	186 PPI
+4.2"35% Larger screen	vs	3.1"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+Only digital zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)582 times More apps available to download and use	vs	6000 apps (Palm App Catalog)
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 3.1 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh30% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1150 mAh
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB (287MB available)	vs	+8GB28 times More internal storage for applications and files
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

16 million

LED flash

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Pre (CDMA)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu	Palm Pre 1 CDMA, Palm Castle C
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Palm
Release date	3/1/2011	6/6/2009
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	16.95 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	59.57 x 100.53 millimeters (2.35 x 3.96 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	186 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Palm webOS 1.0
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)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3430 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz 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)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	1GB (287MB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
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	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
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)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	QCIF (176x144)
Flash	LED flash	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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
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)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	GPS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
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)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BP1
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	5 hours
Standby	430 hours (17.9 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Black • Palm Touchstone charging dock compliant Microsoft Office 2007 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)	Palm Pre (CDMA)
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