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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Bq Aquaris 5.7

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Bq Aquaris 5.7 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Bq Aquaris 5.7 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) 04Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris 5.7

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 (LT18i)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Aquaris 5.7} 18 Advantages Bq Aquaris 5.7
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)63%
Lighter
vs191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)15%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+2GB3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)41 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+386 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"vs+5.7"36%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
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
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)
(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

24 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
+17 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
 
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18i)Aquaris 5.7
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyamePhablet Bq Aquaris 5.7 03BQAQU12
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonBq
Release date9/1/201111/1/2013
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)81.6 x 165 millimeters (3.21 x 6.5 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.2" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI386 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassDragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6589T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)PowerVR SGX544 357Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
RAM memory512MB LPDDR22GB
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
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) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
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
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
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

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.6 hours6 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
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
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
β€’ 8GB microSD included
Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black, Black on white
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ LED notification
β€’ Dolby sound
β€’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ
β€’ WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter
β€’ WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris 5.7
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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