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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)

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

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Compare HTC Rhyme X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) 14Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)

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)} 14 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Rhyme (ADR6330)} 7 Advantages HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)11%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)25%
Thinner
vs10.85 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+4.2"14%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
512MB LPDDR2vs+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+4GB (1GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
233 PPIvs+252 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1500 mAhvs+1600 mAh7%
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18i)Rhyme (ADR6330)
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyameVerizon HTC Rhyme ADR6330, HTC Rhyme CDMA, HTC Bliss
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSony EricssonHTC
Release date9/1/20119/29/2011
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.85 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)60.8 x 119 millimeters (2.39 x 4.69 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.2" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)4GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.6 hours8 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)340 hours (14.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
• 8GB microSD included
• Java framework
• Colors: Plum purple
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI 3.5
• HAC M4/T4
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot up to 5 devices
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)HTC Rhyme (ADR6330)
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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