T-Mobile Concord II vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Concord II vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/11/2014 5:20 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:30 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X T-Mobile Concord II 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1820
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a) Compare T-Mobile Concord II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)

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!

8 Advantages T-Mobile Concord II	vs	12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)58% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+4GB (1.49GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (287MB available)
+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1820 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
125 grams (4.38 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)7% Lighter
11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)26% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+4.2"5% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

233 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Concord II	Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Other model names	T-Mobile ZTE Concord 2 Z730, ZTE Z730	Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	T-Mobile	Sony Ericsson
Release date	5/1/2014	3/1/2011
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~55.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
System version	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (1.49GB available) eMMC 4.5	1GB (287MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, 3GP	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	1820 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	7 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • LED notification • HAC M3/T3 • Java framework	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile Concord II	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.66W/kg (head)