Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Asus Zenfone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC)
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15 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
+8 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Model | Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame | Asus Zenfone 4 (NFC version) Snapdragon 630 (4GB RAM) |
Country or region available | (Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA | (Europe), South Africa, China, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan |
Brand | Sony Ericsson | Asus |
Release date | 9/1/2011 | 10/1/2017 |
Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in) | 75.2 x 155.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.12 in) |
Weight | 117 grams (4.1 ounces) | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 4.2" inches | 5.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~71.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x854 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 233 PPI | 401 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
System version | Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread | Android 7.1.1 Nougat |
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 S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 205 | Qualcomm Adreno 508 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 4GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 1GB (320MB available) | 64GB (52GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps | 600/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | China version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 North America version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 Taiwan version: UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,28) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 8MP 12mm |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.55" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Front camera (secondary) | Not supported | 8 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | Not supported | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750 | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 3300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 7.6 hours | 30 hours (1.3 days) |
Standby | 460 hours (19.2 days) | 552 hours (23 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Not supported | 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: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • 3D sweep panorama • WiFi hotspot • Java framework | • Colors: Moonlight white, Mint green, Midnight black • Asus ZenUI 4.0 • 2.5D glass screen • Sony IMX362 back camera sensor • Fast battery charging: 50% in 36min • 24-bit/192kHz audio • DTS surround sound • VoLTE |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Asus Zenfone 4 (ZE554KL 64GB/4GB NFC) | |
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 |