Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
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…
- Weight
- 117 g
- against 126 g
- Usable Surface
- 61.7 %
- against 57.1 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- against 13 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 4.2″
- against 3.7″
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 GB
- against 320 MB
- Display Pixel Density
- 265 ppi
- against 233 ppi
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 1,578 :1
- against 1,207 :1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| Processor Type | 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 | — | — |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver | White, Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 13 mm |
| Body Width | 63 mm | 57 mm |
| Body Height | 125 mm | 116 mm |
| Weight | 117 g Best value | 126 g |
| Usable Surface | 61.7 % Best value | 57.1 % |
| 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 | — | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 7 h | 7 h |
| Standby time | 430 h | 430 h |
| Music playback time | 31 h | 31 h |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | LCD | LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Diagonal | 4.2″ Best value | 3.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px | 854 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 233 ppi | 265 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,207 :1 | 1,578 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant |
| 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 | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 2.3 | Android 2.3 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 Best value | 2 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | HTML | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
| Widevine L1 | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Mini-SIM | 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 2.1 |
| 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+, HDMI Port, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.66 W/kg Best value | 1.1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
| Max. download speed | 7.2 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 5.76 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, EDR, Loudspeaker |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia neo V |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | TrackID music recognition, Document viewer, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input | MP4 player, MP3 player, Organizer, Document viewer, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input, TrackID music recognition |
