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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Blu R1 Plus (16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Blu R1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu R1 Plus X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) 06Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Blu R1 Plus (16GB)

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Xperia Arc S (LT18i)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs R1 Plus (16GB)} 22 Advantages Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)63%
Lighter
vs191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)21%
Thinner
vs10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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-corevs+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)31 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+267 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"vs+5.5"31%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)vs+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+4000 mAh167%
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.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

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

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyameBlu R1 Plus 2GB/16GB, Blu R1 Plus R0050UU, R0051UU
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonBlu
Release date9/1/20114/1/2017
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)76.6 x 153 millimeters (3.02 x 6.02 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.2" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI267 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 700/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,7,12,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
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.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.6 hours22 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)650 hours (27.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black
• Aluminum body
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• Screen protector included
• Silicon Case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Blu R1 Plus (16GB)
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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