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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs NGM Forward 5.5

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs NGM Forward 5.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare NGM Forward 5.5 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 06Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
AMOLED

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward 5.5

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Xperia Arc S (LT18a)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Forward 5.5} 18 Advantages NGM Forward 5.5
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)14%
Lighter
vs133 grams (4.66 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Octa-core108%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)37 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+5.55 millimeters (0.22 inches)57%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+441 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"vs+5"19%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(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 ICSvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2300 mAh53%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
 
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18a)Forward 5.5
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyameNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward 5.5
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonNGM
Release date9/1/20116/1/2014
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)5.55 millimeters (0.22 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)70.2 x 145 millimeters (2.76 x 5.71 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)NGM Forward 5.5
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-450 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)NGM Forward 5.5
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)NGM Forward 5.5
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.6 hours14.2 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)NGM Forward 5.5
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head)0.243W/kg (body)
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