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Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc X Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB) 26Points
5.7"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

4.1mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i) Compare Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus X
4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)

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Mi 5s Plus (128GB)} 26 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB) vs Xperia Arc (LT15i)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR411 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (118GB available)420 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (287MB available)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+386 PPI66%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.7"36%
Larger screen
vs4.2"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 4.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3800 mAh153%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+117 grams (4.1 ounces)44%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
ModelXiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Other model namesXiaomi 5s Plus 2016070 6GB/128GB, Xiaomi Mi5S PlusSony Xperia Arc LT15, Sony Ericsson X12, Sony Ericsson Anzu
Country or region availableChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandXiaomiSony Ericsson
Release date10/1/20163/1/2011
Depth8 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)77.7 x 154.6 millimeters (3.06 x 6.09 in)63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size5.7" inches4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 2.2GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (118GB available)1GB (287MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload600/150 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat12 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
13MP
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Front camera (secondary)4.1 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution2688x1536 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size2µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA750
Battery capacity3800 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered430 hours (17.9 days)

➕ Other features

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Gray, Gold, Rose Gold
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• MIUI 8.0
• LED notification
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Fast battery charging
• VoLTE
• Colors: Midnight Blue, Misty Silver
• 8GB microSD included
• Open ES 1.1
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (128GB)Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc (LT15i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.66W/kg (head)
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