Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
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 142 g
- Usable Surface
- 61.7 %
- against 55.2 %
- Body Thickness
- 8.7 mm
- against 15.3 mm
- Display Diagonal
- 4.2″
- against 3.7″
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 GB
- against 320 MB
- Display Pixel Density
- 265 ppi
- against 233 ppi
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker, A2DP, Stereo Speakers
- against A2DP, Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| 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 h | 7 h |
| Standby time | 430 h | 430 h |
| Music playback time | 31 h | 31 h |
Design
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Silver | Black, Silver, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm Best value | 15.3 mm |
| Body Width | 63 mm | 57 mm |
| Body Height | 125 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight | 117 g Best value | 142 g |
| Usable Surface | 61.7 % Best value | 55.2 % |
| 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 | — | Yes |
Performance
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| Processor Process Size | 45 nm | 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 | 500 MB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | LCD | LCD |
| 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 Best value | 928 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen | 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 | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | HTML |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Dual Band, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| 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, DLNA, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.66 W/kg Best value | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker, A2DP, Stereo Speakers Best value |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | TrackID music recognition, Document viewer, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input | Organizer, Document viewer, Document editor, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input, Audio/video player, MP3 player |
