Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Review and Specification


Key Features

  • Android V2.3 Gingerbread OS
  • 4.2 Inch Display Powered By Sony Bravia Engine
  • 8.1 MP Camera With HD Recording

The Xperia Arc is a full touch smartphone from Sony Ericsson that packs in the latest Android version. The Gingerbread (Android 2.3) operating system brings in copy-paste capability, advanced multitasking as well as process management features to the Arc. Powered by 1 GHzSnapdragon MSM8255 chipset, this Sony Ericsson device comes with 512 MB of RAM and Adreno 205 GPU that enhance the performance of the phone.

This smartphone sports a 4.2-inch screen having pixel resolution of 854 x 480. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc introduces the Mobile Bravia Engine, the mobile version of the Bravia Engines used in the televisions of Sony. The inclusion of this feature brings in better quality picture and sharp and crisp colors. A refreshed version of theTimescape UI is loaded in the Xperia Arc, which integrates with the social networking services and brings all your updates in the home screen.

The 8.1 megapixel camera that comes with the Arc has LED flash and auto focus abilities. This Sony smartphone camera loads the new Exmor R sensor with back illumination that produces superior quality images and videos even in low light conditions. Videos can be shot in 720p HD mode at 30 fps, with features like video stabilizer and video light helping in producing smooth videos. Other camera features include face and smile detection and geo tagging.

Design

The body of the Xperia Arc is thin and curvaceous, measuring 8.7 mm in the middle and 10 mm at both the ends, fitting snugly into your hand. The plastic build of the phone makes it very light, weighing just 117 g with dimensions of 125.0 x 63.0 x 8.7 mm.

The screen of this Sony Ericsson mobile phone uses Super LCD TFT capacitive touchscreen display with 16 million color support. The Android device features an accelerometer sensor for auto rotation of the UI and proximity sensor for auto turn-off. The concave rear from where the phone draws its name, Arc, and the chromed rims give the handset a swish and elegant look.

Storage and Battery

The internal phone memory of this handset is 320 MB. By using a microSD card, the external memory of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc can be expanded up to 32 GB. A standard Li-Po 1500 mAh battery is used in this phone that serves a talk time of 7 hours in both 2G and 3G networks.

Connectivity and Features

The Xperia Arc can access Internet through Wi-Fi, GPRS, EDGE and 3G. Phone connectors include Bluetooth, USB, 3.5 mm audio jack and HDMI port. For music lovers, this Sony Ericsson handset comes with convenient features like Track ID music recognition and Infinite button. The mobile phone also supports popular social networking services like Facebook and Twitter.

The phone also has access to Android market, allowing you to download various applications as per your choice. Additionally, the Ericsson handset has location based service like A-GPS, e-mail integration service such as Microsoft Exchange and other features including Document reader, noise shield and DLNA function, which lets you stream content to your TV from phone sans wires.

Specifications of Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

GENERAL
General Form: Bar Type
In the Box: 1SET , Battery, Charger, Memory Stick 8GB SD Card, USB Cable,
Screen Protector, HDMI Cable, and Portable Hands free & User Guide
SIZE
Dimensions: 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm
Weight: 117 g
DISPLAY
Type: Super LCD TFT capacitive touchscreen
Resolution: 854 x 480 pixels
Color: 16 M colors
Size: 4.2 inches
CAMERA
Primary Camera: 8.1 MP with auto focus and LED flash
Video Recording: Yes (720p HD video recording at 30fps)
BATTERY
Type: Li-Po 1500 mAh
Talk Time: 7 h (2G) / 7 h (3G) (Maximum)
StandBy Time: 430 h (2G) / 400 h (3G) (Maximum)
AUDIO & VIDEO
Music Player: MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player with 3.5mm port
Ringtone Formats: MP3 & Vibration alerts
Speaker: Yes
Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
Video Player: MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player
DATA & CONNECTIVITY
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G: HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
USB: Yes, v2.0 microUSB
INPUT
Touch Screen: Yes
PLATFORM
OS: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
CPU: Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1 GHz processor;
Adreno 205 GPU
Java: Yes
GSM/CDMA/Dual Sim/Triple Sim: GSM
MEMORY
Internal Memory: 320 MB
Cards Slot: microSD, microSDHC card up to 32GB
Phone Book: Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call Records: Yes
OTHER FEATURES
Games: Yes
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support
Browser: Webkit browser
Messaging: Yes (Threaded view), MMS, Pushmail support, Instant Messaging
Miscellaneous: Digital Zoom up to 2.46x, Video stabiliser, Sony Exmor R for
mobile CMOS sensor, Image stabiliser, YouTube, Motion gaming,
Twitter - Timescape integration, Sony Ericsson Timescape,
Facebook application, TrackID music recognition, DLNA Certified,
HDMI support, Google Maps, Reality display with Sony Mobile
BRAVIA Engine, Exchange ActiveSync, Document reader
WARRANTY
1 Year Sony Ericsson India warranty for the phone and 6 months warranty
for accessories

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