Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.2" · 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
RAM512MB
Storage1GB | 512MB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 117g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
LED-backlit LCD,
Standard LCD display
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
117g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in)
Colors
Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S ships with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
