Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Meizu M2 Note (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Meizu M2 Note phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/29/2017 7:14 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:29 PM

Compare Meizu M2 Note X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Meizu M2 Note (32GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IGZO

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Meizu M2 Note (32GB)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	vs	22 Advantages Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)27% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT-IGZO
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)104% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)82 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+401 PPI72% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"	vs	+5.5"31% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 5MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh107% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame	Meizu M2 Note M571U, Meizu Meilan Note 2
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International), China
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Meizu
Release date	9/1/2011	6/1/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	75.2 x 150.9 millimeters (2.96 x 5.94 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT-IGZO
Screen size	4.2" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~73.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 5.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	Flyme 4.5 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	32GB (26GB available) eMMC 4.5
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)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
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	150/50 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	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	2592x1944 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	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) Sony
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
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 • SE Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Gray, White, Blue, Pink
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Meizu M2 Note (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.345W/kg (head), 0.928W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.66W/kg (head)	feature not registered