Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Sony Xperia V
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
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Sony Xperia V
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia V
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia V
Better display
Sony Xperia V
Lighter body
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Panel Type | LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 720 |
| PPI | 233 | 342 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 61.7 | 60.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.4 GHz Scorpion | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | Adreno 225 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3.4 | 4.0.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | — | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP | 13 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1500 | 1750 |
| music play | Up to 37 h | Up to 18 h |
| stand by | Up to 460 h (2G) / Up to 460 h (3G) | Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 7 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 35 min (3G) | Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 125 | 129 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 10.7 |
| Weight (g) | 117 | 120 |
| Width (mm) | 63 | 65 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, August. Released 2011, September | 2012, August. Released 2012, December |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 - LT18i | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 7, 20 - LT25i |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS; GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | Sony Xperia V |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and Sony Xperia V are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia V packs a 1750 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia V reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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