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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Omnia M X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) 14Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia Arc (LT15a)} 14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)} 4 Advantages Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
+512MB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs119 grams (4.17 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)21%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+4.2"5%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GB (287MB available)vs+8GB (2GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

28 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
233 PPI
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
ModelXperia Arc (LT15a)Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson AnzuSamsung Omnia M S7530, Samsung GT-S7530L Omnia M, GT-S7530E
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date3/1/20116/1/2012
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)64.1 x 121.6 millimeters (2.52 x 4.79 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2384MB LPDDR
Internal storage1GB (287MB available)8GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours7.8 hours
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
• 8GB microSD included
Open ES 1.1
• SE Timescape
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Bing Maps
• Xbox Live
• Wi-Fi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Omnia M (GT-S7530 8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head)feature not registered
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