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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) 04Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
29Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 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!

Xperia Arc S (LT18a)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)} 29 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)61%
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 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
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+6GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)322 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 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hzvs+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+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) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP6 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/1.8 (aperture)33%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 13MPAdvantage
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 15Advantage
Android 15 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps138 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+5000 mAh2 times
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
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + 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
Not supportedvs+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
+14 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyameRedmi Note 12 5G 22111317I
Country or region available(Latin America)BrazilCanadaUSA
(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
India
India
BrandSony EricssonXiaomi
Release date9/1/20111/11/2023, Announced: 10/27/2022
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)76.21 x 165.88 millimeters (3 x 6.53 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDAMOLED
Screen size4.2" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~85% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz120Hz
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine450nits[typ], 1200nits[peak]
100% DCI P3
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 12
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredMIUI 13 / 14 / HyperOS

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (SM4375) (6nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 619
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 360847 (v9)
Geekbench: 1998 (v5.1), 2017 (v6)

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR26GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15 (1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.76" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported13 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported4128x3096 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 registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones
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

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
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 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging33W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)feature not registered

โž• Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
โ€ข 8GB microSD included
โ€ข Open ES 1.1
โ€ข SE Timescape
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Matte Black, Mystique Blue, Frosted Green

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)Redmi Note 12 (India 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head)feature not registered
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