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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)

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

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Compare LG Rumor Reflex X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 22Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X
3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia Arc S (LT18a)} 22 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)} 2 Advantages LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1x 480MHz
+512MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)75%
Thinner
vs15.2 millimeters (0.6 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 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+233 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+4.2"40%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 2.4 Mbps
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
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
+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
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GB (320MB available)vs+480MB50%
More internal storage for applications and files
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

8 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
A-GPS, GeoTagging
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18a)Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyameBoost Mobile LG Rumor Reflex LN272, LG Freedom, LG LN272
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSony EricssonLG
Release date9/1/20113/29/2012
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)15.2 millimeters (0.6 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)53 x 107 millimeters (2.09 x 4.21 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)133 grams (4.66 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.2" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~45.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255Tfeature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 480MHz
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2256MB
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)480MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Not supported
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps2.4 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature 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 S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
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 S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.6 hours5.3 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, 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 supportedRetractable QWERTY keyboard
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: Titan Grey

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)LG Rumor Reflex (Boost Mobile)
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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