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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Samsung Rex 90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Rex 90 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) 22Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia Arc (LT15a)} 22 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Rex 90 (S5292)} 4 Advantages Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs312MHz 32bit Single-core
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)36%
Thinner
vs11.84 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4.2"20%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
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+1GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
117 grams (4.1 ounces)vs+109 grams (3.82 ounces)7%
Lighter
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0Advantage
Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Proximity sensor
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
 
ModelXperia Arc (LT15a)Rex 90 (S5292)
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson AnzuSamsung Rex 90 Duos S5292 for India market
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
India
India
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date3/1/20113/1/2013
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)11.84 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)61.9 x 113 millimeters (2.44 x 4.45 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
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 Rex 90 (S5292)
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XMM 2230 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage1GB (287MB available)1GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 800/850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsSupported
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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 Rex 90 (S5292)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours15 hours
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
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: White, Brown
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• ChatON
• Opera browser
• Facebook, Twitter, YouTube
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)Samsung Rex 90 (S5292)
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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