Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Samsung Focus 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/23/2012 11:22 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:29 PM

Compare Samsung Focus 2 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

9 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)26% Thinner	vs	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4.2"5% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+8GB25 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh17% 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

23 Common items in both devices

1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)

512MB LPDDR2

16 million

233 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
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Model	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame	AT&T Samsung Focus 2 i667, Samsung SGH-i667 Focus II, Mandel
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2011	5/20/2012
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	62.7 x 121.7 millimeters (2.47 x 4.79 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango
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)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	100/50 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	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.6 hours	6 hours
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
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	feature not registered
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: White • HAC (M3/T3) • Bing Maps
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Samsung Focus 2 (SGH-i667)
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