Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs HTC 7 Trophy

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs HTC 7 Trophy phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/23/2013 10:49 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:29 PM

Compare HTC 7 Trophy X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

03Points HTC 7 Trophy Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.8"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)

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!

13 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	vs	3 Advantages HTC 7 Trophy
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)38% Thinner	vs	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4.2"11% Larger screen	vs	3.8"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1300 mAh
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+576MB LPDDR13% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+8GB25 times More internal storage for applications and files
233 PPI	vs	+246 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Change model
Model	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame	HTC 7 Trophy T8686, HTC Spark
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	9/1/2011	10/21/2010
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	61.5 x 118.5 millimeters (2.42 x 4.67 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 7.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	576MB LPDDR
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/2 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	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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 S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
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 S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, WMV9
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA9, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
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) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.6 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	435 hours (18.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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	feature not registered
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 • SE Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Black • Dolby Mobile • SRS sound enhancement • Bing Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	HTC 7 Trophy
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