Sony XPERIA arc Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.2", 480 x 854
Main Camera
8.1 Megapixel
Operating System
Google Android
Processor
Qualcomm
Battery
1500 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA arc
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 125 mm Worse than 58 % of phones rated.
Width 9 mm Worse than 99 % of phones rated.
Depth 63 mm Worse than 99 % of phones rated.
Weight 117 g Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Misty silver | Midnight blue
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
HDMI

The Sony XPERIA arc has dimensions 125 mm × 9 mm × 63 mm. Its weight is 117 g.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA arc
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.2" Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 480 x 854 pixels Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Features Scratch resistant glass
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Scratch-resistant glass

The screen size reaches 4.2" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA arc is 480 x 854 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA arc
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8255
Clock Speed 1 GHz Worse than 80 % of phones rated.

Sony XPERIA arc is supplied with Qualcomm. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Sony XPERIA arc is 1 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA arc
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 512 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB



For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA arc
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8.1 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.4 Worse than 89 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 2.46 Worse than 91 % of phones rated.
Camera Modes Red-Eye Reduction
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA arc has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 8.1 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.4 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 2.46. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA arc
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1500 mAh Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 430 hours Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 420 minutes Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 415 min
Talk (WCDMA): up to 420 min
Standby (GSM): up to 430 hrs
Standby (WCDMA): up to 400 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 31 hrs
Playback (video): up to 7 hrs

The battery size of Sony XPERIA arc is 1500 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

The standby time for this phone is 430 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Sony XPERIA arc will last one charge with constant phone calls 420 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA arc
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Google Android
Navigation A-GPS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Sony XPERIA arc supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Google Android.

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA arc
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 2.1 EDR must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA arc
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sony XPERIA arc
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Ring Tone Formats MP3, AAC
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified
OTHERS Sony XPERIA arc
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compatible with Windows 7 "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.

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