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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) vs Xiaomi 12S (512GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Xiaomi 12S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi 12S X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) 06Points
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Xiaomi 12S (512GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X
Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.28"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 12S (512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia Arc (LT15i)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) vs 12S (512GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)56%
Lighter		vs182 grams (6.37 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores		vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+12GB LPDDR523 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (287MB available)vs+512GB (455GB available)1622 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+419 PPI80%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"vs+6.28"50%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 50MP + 13MP + 5MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 32MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+4500 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)		vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
15 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
ModelXperia Arc (LT15i)12S (512GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu小米12S 5G (12GB RAM) 2206123SC
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonXiaomi
Release date3/1/20117/7/2022, Announced: 7/4/2022
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)69.9 x 152.7 millimeters (2.75 x 6.01 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)182 grams (6.37 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.2" inches6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI419 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass Victus
Refresh ratefeature not registered120Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered1100nits[peak]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1029495 (v9)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR212GB LPDDR5
Internal storage1GB (287MB available)512GB (455GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
50 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.415mm123°1/3.06"1.12¾m
5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mmAF
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.28" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.22Âľm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@960fps
Sony IMX707
Leica optics

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported32 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supported4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7Âľm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging67W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Quick Charge 4
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registered50W Qi wireless charging
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Gray, White, Purple, Green

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)Xiaomi 12S (512GB)
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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