Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
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, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 1,500 mAh
- against 1,200 mAh
- Display Technology
- LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 233 ppi
- against 180 ppi
- Usable Surface
- 61.7 %
- against 50.9 %
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 3.1
- against Bluetooth 2.1
- Talk time
- 14.25 h
- against 7 h
- Audio Features
- A2DP, EDR, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh Best value | 1,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 7 h | 14.25 h Best value |
| Standby time | 430 h Best value | 400 h |
| Music playback time | 31 h Best value | 17.5 h |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 14.2 mm |
| Body Width | 63 mm | 56.5 mm |
| Body Height | 125 mm | 106 mm |
| Weight | 117 g | 115 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 61.7 % Best value | 50.9 % |
| 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 Best value | 14.2 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 |
| Processor Process Size | 45 nm | — |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 205 | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 320 MB | 320 MB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| Processor Type | Single-Core | Single-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 500 MB | 512 MB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4.2″ Best value | 3.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px Best value | 320 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 233 ppi Best value | 180 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,207 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, TFT LCD |
| 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 | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | HTML | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 Features | Dual Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 3.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, HDMI Port, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA, MP3 Player, MP4/3GP Player, USB Charging | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.66 W/kg Best value | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, Stereo Speakers Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | TrackID music recognition, Document viewer, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input | Audio/video player, MP3 player, Document editor, Voice memo, Predictive text input |
