Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
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 pro, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 265 ppi
- against 233 ppi
- Audio Features
- Loudspeaker, A2DP, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, 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
- Talk time
- 7.5833 h
- against 7 h
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Xperia pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | 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 | 7.5833 h Best value |
| Standby time | 430 h | 460 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 31 h | 37 h Best value |
Design
| Specification | Xperia pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Silver, Red | White, Blue, Silver, Black, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 15.3 mm | 8.7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 57 mm | 63 mm |
| Body Height | 120 mm | 125 mm |
| Weight | 142 g | 117 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 55.2 % | 61.7 % Best value |
| 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 pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm MSM8255 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 GHz | 1.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 1.4 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 | — | 8 GB |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | LCD | LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 3.7″ | 4.2″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px | 854 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 265 ppi Best value | 233 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 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 pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | A2DP, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, HDMI Port, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, HDMI Port, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA, USB Charging |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.88 W/kg | 0.66 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, Stereo Speakers Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia pro | Xperia Arc S |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Organizer, Document viewer, Document editor, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input, Audio/video player, MP3 player | MP4 player, MP3 player, Document viewer, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input |
