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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) vs Nokia 3120 Classic

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Nokia 3120 Classic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 3120 Classic X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) 22Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

0mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)

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Xperia Arc (LT15i)} 22 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) vs 3120 Classic} 3 Advantages Nokia 3120 Classic
+512MB LPDDR215 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs32MB
+1GB (287MB available)11 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB (24MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB microSD
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)54%
Thinner
vs13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+233 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs200 PPI
+4.2"110%
Larger screen
vs2"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, ANT+Advantage
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
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+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
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
117 grams (4.1 ounces)vs+85 grams (2.98 ounces)38%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+(front) 0MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

9 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
 
ModelXperia Arc (LT15i)3120 Classic
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson AnzuNokia 3120 Classic
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date3/1/20114/1/2008
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)13.4 millimeters (0.53 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)45.4 x 111.3 millimeters (1.79 x 4.38 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)85 grams (2.98 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.2" inches2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI200 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 (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadNokia Series OS S40 5th edition Feature Pack 1
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)feature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
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 (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
RAM memory512MB LPDDR232MB
Internal storage1GB (287MB available)64MB (24MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
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 Mbps0.384 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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
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 (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 15 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 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 (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported176x144 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 (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4U
Battery capacity1500 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours2.8 hours
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
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 supportedSupported
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: Graphite, Plum/Powder White, Deep Red, Chestnut Brown
• Recording VGA video only firmware update
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia 3120 Classic
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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