Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Xiaomi 11T Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/7/2021 10:47 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:29 PM

Compare Xiaomi 11T Pro X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	vs	33 Advantages Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)74% Lighter	vs	204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+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	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+12GB LPDDR523 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+256GB (222GB available)709 times More internal storage for applications and files
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+395 PPI70% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"	vs	+6.67"59% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 8MP + 5MP14 times 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 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	+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + 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
Not supported	vs	+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame	Xiaomi 11T Pro 5G (2107113SG)
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Xiaomi
Release date	9/1/2011	10/5/2021, Announced: 9/15/2021
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	76.9 x 164.1 millimeters (3.03 x 6.46 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	4.2" inches	6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	395 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	800nits[typ], 1000nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	MIUI 12 / 13 / 14
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	256GB (222GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 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	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1/4"1.12µm 5MP telephoto macro f/2.450mm1/5"1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.52" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
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	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@60fps 1080p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.06" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos Tuned by Harman Kardon
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
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)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
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)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	120W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
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)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
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: Meteorite Gray, Moonlight White, Celestial Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)	Xiaomi 11T Pro (256GB/12GB)
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