Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S - Compare Plans, Deals & Prices

Display
Type	LED-backlit LCD capacitive
Screen Resolution	480x854 pixels
Screen Size	4.2 inch (10.7 cm)
Touchscreen	Yes
Camera
Resolution	8 megapixels
3D Resolution	-
Flash Type	LED
Optical Zoom	-
Digital Zoom	16x
Video Camera	720p@30fps
Music & Video
Music Player	Yes
Video Player	Yes
Video Calls	No
FM Radio	No
Audio Formats	MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, OGG, WMA, AMR, WAV
Video Formats	DivX, XviD, WMV, VC-1, MPEG4, H.263, H.264
Memory
RAM	512MB
Internal	320MB
Expandable	Up to 32GB (8GB supplied)
Physical
Form Factor	Slate
Width	63 mm
Height	125 mm
Thickness	8.7 mm
Weight	117 grams
Accelerometer	Yes
Gyro	No
Connectivity
Main Connectivity	3G HSDPA
Maximum Data Speed	14.4 Mbps
Quadband	Yes
Wi-Fi	802.11 b/g/n
USB	USB 2.0
Bluetooth	Yes
NetxG Capable	No
Telstra Blue Tick	No
Networks	GMS 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
Data Networks	HSDPA, HSUPA, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
Messaging
Push Email	Yes
Text Messages (SMS)	Yes
Picture Messages (MMS)	Yes
Email	IMAP, POP3, SMTP
General
GPS	Yes
MP3 Ringtones	Yes
Battery (2G Talk)	Up to 7 hours 25 minutess
Battery (Standby)	Up to 19 days 4 hours
App Store	Android Market
Processor Type	1.4 GHz Scorpion
Operating System	Android

90/100

"For owners and fans of the original Xperia Arc, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is way too similar to the original phone to recommend upgrading to. But the software updates are useful and the processor boost a welcome if mostly undetectable enhancement, making this upgraded Xperia Arc a very good buy for anyone after a sleek, high-performance smartphone." 4.5/5 stars

techradar.com
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80/100

"The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc S is basically the XPERIA Arc with a faster processor, slightly upgraded software and an 'S' tagged onto the end of its name. It remains a good phone but its plagued by the same issues as its predecessor: that being disappointing build quality." 4/5 stars

goodgearguide.com
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80/100

"It's the combination of the excellent screen, Bravia Engine and HDMI cable that sets the Arc S apart, and we imagine that it will appeal to lovers of film, music videos and other visual media." 8/10

cnet.com.au
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Positive

"One of the important features in the web browser is the full Flash 11 support."

gsmarena.com
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80/100

" ...the 8.1-megapixel snapper on the Arc S really is a beauty." 4/5 stars

cnet.co.uk
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Mixed

"Most of our complaints with the Xperia Arc S are fairly petty. The big picture view is that it is a good phone, with a sleek and distinctive design (even if it is a fingerprint magnet), an above-average screen and camera, and some nice extras like a micro-HDMI output and an 8GB microSD card."

delimiter.com.au
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70/100

"The front face of the Arc S is dominated by its 4.2-inch, 854-by-480-pixel resolution LCD screen. Even though it's not a fancy HD screen now available in a few premium smartphones, image quality was excellent." 3.5/5 stars

cnet.com
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