Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, if you care about…
- Usable Surface
- 61.7 %
- against 51 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- against 9.4 mm
- Talk time
- 7.5833 h
- against 7 h
- Standby time
- 460 h
- against 440 h
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 297 ppi
- against 233 ppi
- Weight
- 100 g
- against 117 g
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 7.5833 h Best value | 7 h |
| Standby time | 460 h Best value | 440 h |
| Music playback time | 37 h Best value | 36 h |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Blue, Silver, Black, Pink | Black, Gold, White, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 63 mm | 53 mm |
| Body Height | 125 mm | 111 mm |
| Weight | 117 g | 100 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 61.7 % Best value | 51 % |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.7 mm | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 |
| Processor Process Size | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 205 | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz Best value | 1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 1.4 GHz Scorpion | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| Processor Type | Single-Core | — |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 500 MB | 500 MB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | 8 GB | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | LCD | LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.2″ Best value | 3.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px | 854 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 233 ppi | 297 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1.955 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen | Capacitive Touch, Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 2.3 | Android 2.3 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | — | HTML |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Mini-SIM | Single Mini-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR | A2DP, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, HDMI Port, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, MP4/3GP Player, MP3 Player, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.66 W/kg Best value | 0.96 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR | A2DP, EDR, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Arc S | Xperia ray |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | MP4 player, MP3 player, Document viewer, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input | TrackID music recognition, Document viewer, Voice memo, Predictive text input, MP4 player, MP3 player |
