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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Vodafone Smart Speed 6

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Vodafone Smart Speed 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Vodafone Smart Speed 6 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) 12Points
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1780
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vodafone Smart Speed 6

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)} 12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Smart Speed 6} 14 Advantages Vodafone Smart Speed 6
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)15%
Thinner
vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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-corevs+1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4.2"vs+4.5"7%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+1780 mAh19%
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

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x854 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
 
ModelXperia Arc S (LT18i)Smart Speed 6
Other model namesSony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson AyameVodafone Smart speed 6 4G LTE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Europe)
(Europe)
BrandSony EricssonVodafone
Release date9/1/201110/1/2015
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)65.1 x 132.2 millimeters (2.56 x 5.2 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.2" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 5.1 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)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T64bit: MediaTek MT6735M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)8GB (5GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 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
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
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)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 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)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
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)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby460 hours (19.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
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
• Open ES 1.1
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• 3D sweep panorama
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Gray, Silver

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)Vodafone Smart Speed 6
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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