Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Overview
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is the latest in Sony Ericsson's Android lineup. This flagship device brings premium performance and quality to the Xperia range. With its Bravia Engine-enabled 4-inch display and Sony's high quality Exmor camera sensor, there's a lot to like about how your pictures and video will look on this phone. And the 1GHz processor inside is plenty fast for anything you need to do.
The Xperia Arc features Sony Erconsson's custom user interface on top of the latest version of Android, which features customizations geared towards media and social networking. As you might guess, any company with Sony in the name is on top of their entertainment, and the Arc doesn't disappoint here. The Xpera Arc is a major step forward for Sony Ericsson and plays well against other high-end handsets in its range.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Specs
| General | |
| Form Factor: | Candybar |
| AKA: | ? |
| Date Released (YYYY/MM/DD): | 2012/03/05 |
| Size | |
| Weight: | 4.13 ounces |
| Dimensions: | 4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 ounces |
| Display | |
| Resolution: | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Size: | 4.2 inches |
| Type: | TFT LCD, Capacitive |
| Camera | |
| Video: | 720p @ 30fps |
| Flash: | Yes, LED |
| Auto-focus: | Yes |
| Megapixels: | 8 MP |
| Connectivity | |
| GPS: | Yes, with A-GPS support |
| USB: | Yes, v2.0 microUSB |
| Bluetooth: | Yes, v2.1 with A2DP |
| Wi-Fi: | 802.11b/g/n, DLNA |
| HDMI: | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Headset Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Radio: | FM |
| Battery | |
| Type: | Li-Po 1500 mAh |
| Hardware/OS | |
| Operating System: | Android OS, v2.3 |
| Internal Memory: | 320MB |
| External Memory: | microSD/SDHC up to 32 GB |
| RAM: | 512MB |
| Processor: | 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8250 Snapdragon |
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Reviews
CNET "The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc offers a stunning wide-screen display and an excellent camera. It's the ideal Android smart phone for media lovers."
Engadget "Nonetheless, spec sheets tell only half the story and we're here for the full disclosure -- what's the Arc like to use on a daily basis, how are its talents harnessed by Sony Ericsson's tweaked UI, and, most importantly, do people think better of us for carrying such a stylish phone?"
T3 "The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has all the specs and features you'd expect from a smartphone - the latest Android OS and a smashing good camera. Add to that those looks and you're onto a winner."
Slash Gear "Sony’s living room expertise to your pocket. Is the Arc the best Sony Ericsson handset to-date, and if so is it good enough to overshadow the competition?"
Phone Arena "The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc therefore represents a reboot - curvaceously sexy, endowed with a new screen technology and a revised UI."
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Videos
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc News
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