Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB)
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4 Advantages 
31 Advantages | 20 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 |
| +13 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| Model | Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G 2209116AG |
| Country or region available |     (Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony Ericsson | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 9/1/2011 | 4/11/2023, Announced: 3/3/2023 |
| Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in) | 76.1 x 164.2 millimeters (3 x 6.46 in) |
| Weight | 117 grams (4.1 ounces) | 202 grams (7.07 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) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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) | ~86% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 480x854 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 233 PPI | 395 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine | 700nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] Dolby Vision |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| System version | Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread | Android 11 |
| Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS | Android 12 |
| User Interface | feature not registered | MIUI 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm) |
| CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 618 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 354872 (v9) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 1GB (320MB available) | 128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2 |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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 | 800/150 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
| 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 Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 120° 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
| Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| 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@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@30fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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/2.4 (aperture) |
| 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) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos |
| 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) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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 | 5.0 + 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 |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750 | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Wired charging | 67W 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) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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: Graphite Gray, Polar White, Star Blue, Ice blue |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) | Redmi Note 12 Pro 4G (Global 128GB/8GB) | |
| 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 |