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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

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

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Compare Realme 8 Pro X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 05Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.4"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

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Xperia Arc S (LT18a)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)} 26 Advantages Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)50%
Lighter
vs176 grams (6.16 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+8GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)332 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+411 PPI76%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"vs+6.4"52%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP14 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/1.9 (aperture)26%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 16MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+4500 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyameRealme 8 Pro RMX3081 (128GB + 8GB RAM)
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
BrazilIndia
Brazil, India
BrandSony EricssonRealme
Release date9/1/20113/24/2021
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)73.9 x 160.6 millimeters (2.91 x 6.32 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)176 grams (6.16 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.2" inches6.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI411 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered430nits[typ], 1000nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G SM7125 (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 465 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 465 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 618
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR28GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)128GB (104GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps300/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.3119°16mm1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.52" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.7µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported16 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.5 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging50W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, HTML5
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: Infinite Black, Infinite Blue, Illuminating Yellow, Punk Black
• Realme UI 2.0
• Back camera: Samsung HM2 sensor
• Front camera: Sony IMX471 sensor
• Stereo speakers
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Always-on display

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Realme 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.1W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head)feature not registered
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