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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Bq Aquaris E6

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Bq Aquaris E6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Bq Aquaris E6 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) 04Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris E6

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Xperia Arc S (LT18i)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Aquaris E6} 21 Advantages Bq Aquaris E6
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)56%
Lighter
vs183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)3%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 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+2GHz 32bit Octa-core145%
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+367 PPI58%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"vs+6"43%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash 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/2.2 (aperture)9%
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 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
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
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+15 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris E6
 
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18i)Aquaris E6
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayamebq Aquaris E6 FHD 03BQAQU25, bq Aquaris E6 Full HD 03BQAQU31
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonBq
Release date9/1/20119/1/2014
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)83 x 160.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.31 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)183 grams (6.41 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 E6
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.2" inches6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI367 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 E6
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris E6
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6592
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)ARM Mali-450 MP4 750Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris E6
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 E6
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 Mbps21/5.76 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 E6
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
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 E6
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 E6
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, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris E6
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 E6
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 E6
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.6 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris E6
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
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
β€’ 8GB microSD included
β€’ Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black, Black on white
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ LED notification
β€’ 18MP interpolated back camera
β€’ 8MP interpolated front camera
β€’ Dolby sound
β€’ Viewing angle screen of 178ΒΊ
β€’ WiFi hotspot
β€’ Java framework

☒️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Bq Aquaris E6
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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