ZTE Render vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)

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

12/21/2012 12:57 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:29 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X ZTE Render 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1GB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) Compare ZTE Render 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 S (LT18a)

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!

4 Advantages ZTE Render	vs	15 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+4GB (2.39GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+1600 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)47% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
136 grams (4.76 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)16% Lighter
10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)23% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+4.2"5% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices

233 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ZTE Render	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Other model names	ZTE Render for US Cellular	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA
Brand	ZTE	Sony Ericsson
Release date	9/1/2012	9/1/2011
Depth	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	63.5 x 120 millimeters (2.5 x 4.72 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	136 grams (4.76 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (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	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A-1	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
RAM memory	1GB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2.39GB available)	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
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	feature not registered	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
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
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	1600 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7.6 hours
Standby	220 hours (9.2 days)	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	feature not registered	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • UMA • DLNA • Wi-Fi Direct	• Colors: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink • 8GB microSD included Open ES 1.1 • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	ZTE Render	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
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)