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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Huawei P8Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P8Max X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) 04Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X
6.8"
LTPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4360
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)

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Xperia Arc S (LT18i)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)} 25 Advantages Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)95%
Lighter
vs228 grams (7.98 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core191%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+3GB LPDDR35 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+32GB (26GB available)82 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)28%
Thinner
480x854 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+324 PPI39%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"vs+6.8"62%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 13MP62%
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/2.0 (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 5.0.2 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.0.2 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+4360 mAh191%
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.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18i)P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyameHuawei P8 Max Standard Edition DAV-713L, Huawei DAV-713L
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonHuawei
Release date9/1/20116/1/2015
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)6.8 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)93 x 182.7 millimeters (3.66 x 7.19 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)228 grams (7.98 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDLTPS LCD
Screen size4.2" inches6.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~75% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI324 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 935 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)ARM Mali-T628 MP4
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR23GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)32GB (26GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 1800/2100 (Bands 1,3), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
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

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
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
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
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)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4360 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.6 hours39 hours (1.6 days)
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)750 hours (31.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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
Java framework
• Colors: Titanium Grey, Mystic Champagne, Luxurious Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Huawei Emotion 3.1 UI
• Beidou GPS
• Dolby Digital Plus
• nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Huawei P8Max (Dual-Sim 32GB)
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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