Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) vs Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Sony Xperia E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
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19 Common items in both devices |
1GHz 32bit Single-core |
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
3G HSUPA |
7.2 Mbps |
Capacitive |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
Model | Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Xperia E (C1504) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu | Sony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SS |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA | USA |
Brand | Sony Ericsson | Sony |
Release date | 3/1/2011 | 1/1/2013 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 11 millimeters (0.43 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in) | 61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in) |
Weight | 117 grams (4.1 ounces) | 116 grams (4.06 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 4.2" inches | 3.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~52% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x854 pixels | 320x480 pixels (3:2) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 2-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 233 PPI | 165 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 260 thousand |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
System version | Android 2.3 Gingerbread | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean |
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) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 205 | Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1153 (v3) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 512MB LPDDR |
Internal storage | 1GB (287MB available) | 4GB (2GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
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 | 7.2/5.76 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 | C1505 model: UMTS 900/2100 C1504 model: UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | 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) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 3.1 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2048x1536 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | VGA (640x480) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | 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 |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Not supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
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) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
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) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
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, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
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) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750 | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 1530 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 5W Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 7 hours | 6.3 hours |
Standby | 430 hours (17.9 days) | 530 hours (22.1 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
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 | Not supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
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 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Black, Pink, White • Sony xLOUD • 3D surround sound • HD Voice • Wi-Fi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) | Sony Xperia E (C1504) | |
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 |