Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Realme 8 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/2/2021 7:15 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:29 PM

Compare Realme 8 5G X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

48
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	vs	29 Advantages Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)58% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X11 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+128GB (106GB available)338 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+405 PPI74% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"	vs	+6.5"55% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 48MP + 2MP + 2MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 16MPAdvantage 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 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps138 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh2 times 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
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Model	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame	Realme 8 5G (128GB + 6GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Realme
Release date	9/1/2011	4/21/2021
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 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)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.2" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	405 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	90Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 11
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)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)	64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 700 (MT6833V) (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (950MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 48 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.1 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (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)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	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, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	665 hours (27.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Supersonic Black, Supersonic Blue • Realme UI 2.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Screen protector included • Protective case included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Realme 8 5G (128GB/6GB)
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