ZTE Tania vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)

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

8/1/2012 8:52 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 7:29 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X ZTE Tania 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a) Compare ZTE Tania 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!

2 Advantages ZTE Tania	vs	12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
+4GB12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+4.3"2% Larger screen	vs	4.2"
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
158 grams (5.53 ounces)	vs	+117 grams (4.1 ounces)35% 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
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+233 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
1400 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

23 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

3G+ HSPA+

+16 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 Tania	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	ZTE Tania	Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Other model names	ZTE Spirit, ZTE Tania	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	2/1/2012	9/1/2011
Depth	10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.8 x 128.6 millimeters (2.67 x 5.06 in)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)
Weight	158 grams (5.53 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 Tania	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.4% (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)	217 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	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 Tania	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	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 Tania	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255T) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 205 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	ZTE Tania	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	ZTE Tania	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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	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, 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 Tania	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 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 Tania	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 Tania	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, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	ZTE Tania	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	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	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 Tania	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 Tania	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	7.6 hours
Standby	200 hours (8.3 days)	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	ZTE Tania	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: White, Black	• 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 Tania	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)