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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) vs Nokia N90

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Nokia N90 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia N90 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) 29Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.1"
TFT

352x416

2
MP
N/A
760
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia Arc (LT15i)} 29 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) vs N90} 1 Advantage Nokia N90
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs220MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB (287MB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs30MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 512MB MMC
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)48%
Lighter
vs173 grams (6.06 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)176%
Thinner
vs24 millimeters (0.94 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 pixels180%
Higher resolution screen
vs352x416 pixels
+4.2"100%
Larger screen
vs2.1"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsCIF (352x288)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi 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 mAh97%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs760 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs1 microphone
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs1.2
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
233 PPIvs+259 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

9 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
60Hz
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
 
ModelXperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson AnzuNokia N90
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date3/1/20114/27/2005
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)24 millimeters (0.94 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)51 x 112 millimeters (2.01 x 4.41 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)173 grams (6.06 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.2" inches2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~24.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels352x416 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI259 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA EngineExtra display: (128x128) 65K colors

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadSymbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (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 N90
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage1GB (287MB available)30MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 512MB MMC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
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, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900 - USA: 850/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, 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 N90
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsCIF (352x288)
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredCarl Zeiss optics

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
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 (LT15i)Nokia N90
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.263, 3GPP
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP1.2
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5B
Battery capacity1500 mAh760 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours3 hours
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)288 hours (12 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-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: Silver
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Nokia N90
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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