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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Lanix X520

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Lanix X520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Lanix X520 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) 11Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Lanix X520

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Xperia Arc S (LT18i)} 11 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs X520} 13 Advantages Lanix X520
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)44%
Lighter
vs168 grams (5.88 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+233 PPI19%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs196 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)vs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core36%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+8GB (3.3GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
4.2"vs+5"19%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
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 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
1500 mAhvs+2000 mAh33%
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+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x854 pixels
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
3G+ HSPA+
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
 
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyameTelCel Lanix Ilium X520 3G
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)Mexico
(Latin America), Mexico
BrandSony EricssonLanix
Release date9/1/20117/1/2017
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)73.7 x 146.3 millimeters (2.9 x 5.76 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)168 grams (5.88 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI196 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)Lanix X520
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6580M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)8GB (3.3GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
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 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100
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 supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionSmile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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)Lanix X520
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
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 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)Lanix X520
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
X520-BAT
Battery capacity1500 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.6 hours10 hours
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)231 hours (9.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
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
• Java framework
• Colors: Gray, Silver
• Silicon Case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Lanix X520
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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