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Vodafone Smart 4 mini vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)

Side by side comparison between Vodafone Smart 4 mini vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) Compare Vodafone Smart 4 mini X
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)

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!

Smart 4 mini} 7 Advantages Vodafone Smart 4 mini vs Xperia Arc (LT15i)} 16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core49%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+4GB (2GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (287MB available)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)41%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+4.2"5%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1400 mAhvs+1500 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
117 grams (4.1 ounces)
233 PPI
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
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ModelSmart 4 miniXperia Arc (LT15i)
Other model namesVodafone Smart 4 mini 785, Vodafone 785Sony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandVodafoneSony Ericsson
Release date4/1/20143/1/2011
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)64.4 x 121.6 millimeters (2.54 x 4.79 in)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight117 grams (4.1 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4" inches4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredSony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

🤖 Operating System

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT657232bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)1GB (287MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
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

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
TLi014A1
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Battery capacity1400 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours7 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)430 hours (17.9 days)

➕ Other features

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• My Vodafone
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
• 8GB microSD included
Open ES 1.1
• SE Timescape
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Vodafone Smart 4 miniSony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.658W/kg (head)0.66W/kg (head)
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