Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Sony Xperia T3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Sony Xperia T3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc SSony Ericsson Xperia Arc SGlobal · 512MB · 1GB
Sony Xperia T3Sony Xperia T3Global · 1GB · 8GB
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Global · 512MB · 1GB
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Sony Xperia T3
Sony Xperia T3
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
6.2
18 reviews
4.0
13 reviews

Technical specifications of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Sony Xperia T3

Specs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S prices Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Global · 512MB · 1GB 		where to buy Sony Xperia T3 Sony Xperia T3
Global · 1GB · 8GB
Inches 4.2" 5.3"
Resolution LowRes HD
Usable surface 61% useful 66% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 63.0 mm
125.0 mm
8.7 mm 		77.0 mm
150.7 mm
7.0 mm
Weight 117 g 148 g
Micro SnapD. S2
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 1 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 7.191
v4 		21.989
v?
Battery 1500 mAh 2500 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · Unknow
Exmor
1
8 Mpx · Unknow
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 0 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 1.1 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Sony Ericsson Sony
Aliases -- --

Release Date
Release date August 2011,
12 years ago 		June 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Sony Xperia T3
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Sony Xperia T3
Size
63.0 mm • 125.0 mm • 8.7 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.0 mm • 150.7 mm • 7.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 117 g 148 g
Usable surface 61 % 66 %
Materials - -
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

White

Purple

Screen
Diagonal 4.2" 5.3"
Type LCD LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution LowRes
480 x 854 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 233 Pixels per inch 277 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 2

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.4
5.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.8
7.5
Is it comfortable?
7.3
6.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
5.9
6.9
Number of reviews
18 reviews
13 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928
CPU 2x Scorpion 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.6 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 45 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 205 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 512 MB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
7.191
Antutu v4
Overall performance better than 27% of devices
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21.989
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 17% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 1 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
6.6
7.5
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
5.5
4.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
4.4
3.2
Number of reviews
18 reviews
13 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Sony Exmor Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture Unknow Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution -- 1.1 Mpx
Sensor Unknown
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ --
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
7.0
6.6
Quality of nighttime photos
5.5
4.8
Quality of selfies
3.9
5.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
6.0
6.9
Number of reviews
18 reviews
13 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE --
  • B7 (2600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Mini SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 2.1 Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
6.9
7.3
Quality of the GPS
6.0
6.6
And the WiFi?
6.4
7.6
Number of reviews
18 reviews
13 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
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2500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 17%
    Less than a day
  • 61%
    One day
  • 11%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 38%
    Less than a day
  • 46%
    One day
  • 15%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
18 reviews
13 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich
    Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 12 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 53%
    Never
  • 24%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
  • 46%
    Never
  • 23%
    Once a year
  • 31%
    Every six months
  • 0%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
18 reviews
13 reviews
Prices
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