Camera
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Smile detection |
Y |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Built-in camera |
Y |
| Night mode |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Front camera |
N |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
8.1 MP |
| Video stabilizer |
Y |
| Digital zoom |
16 x |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Self-timer |
Y |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Face detection |
Y |
| Video recording modes |
720p |
Multimedia
| Radio Data System (RDS) |
Y |
| FM radio |
Y |
Call management
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
Storage
| USB mass storage |
Y |
| Internal storage capacity |
1 GB |
| Maximum memory card size |
32 GB |
Certificates
| Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified |
Y |
Performance
| Video call |
Y |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, Recorder |
| Flight mode |
Y |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 2G standards |
GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
| 3G standards |
HSPA |
| 3G bands supported |
800, 850, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| SIM card type |
MiniSIM |
Ports & interfaces
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB A |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
Processor
| Processor frequency |
1.4 GHz |
Ergonomics
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Display type |
TFT |
Software
| Operating system version |
2.3 |
| Office support |
Y |
| Exchange support |
Y |
Other features
| Video playback |
Y |
| Rotating |
Y |
| Music player |
Y |
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Active toolbar |
Y |
| EDGE |
Y |
| Java technology |
Y |
| Ringer type |
MP3 |
| GPRS |
Y |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
N |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Electronic compass |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
Battery
| Continuous audio playback time |
37 h |
| Standby time (3G) |
460 h |
| Standby time (2G) |
460 h |
| Talk time (3G) |
7.3 h |
| Talk time (2G) |
7.3 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
6.25 h |
Messaging
| E-mail |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Additionally
| Wireless connections |
Y |
| Battery performance |
1500 mAh |
| Internal RAM |
0.5 GB |
Xperia arc S, 10.668 cm (4.2 ") TFT, 854x480, 1.4GHz, 512MB RAM, GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA, microSD, 8.1MP, Bluetooth, FM, 3D, Wi-Fi, USB, HDMI, 3.5mm, Android 2.3, Gloss Black
<b>Be entertained. At the speed of delight</b>
Get what you want without the wait. Switch on. Start games. Download your favourite videos and apps. And enjoy them in an instant. Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc S has a 1.4 GHz turbo processor that gives you all the fun you want. Just faster. You could say multi-tasking at the speed of delight.
<b>Make scenes pop out of the screen. In 3D</b>
Straddle the peaks. Dive into the depths. Make your breathtaking mountain panoramas look, well, breathtaking. Select the 3D Sweep Panorama function and catch the scene. Now show it on a 3D TV. Amaze your mates with true depth, clarity and realism. For once they’ll stay awake when you show your holiday snaps.
<b>Shoot it sharp. Show it sharper</b>
View fashion videos. Catch premier football action. Or marvel at how beautiful your baby is. In a multitude of colors on the sharp, vivid 4.2” Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine. Shoot crystal-clear stills and your own funny home videos in 8.1 megapixels. Camera. Action. Don’t worry about the lights. With the Exmor R™ for mobile image sensor your night scenes turn out bright, even when it’s getting dark.
<b>Love at first touch</b>
Super-slim, super fast, and just super gorgeous, the curves of Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc S fit snugly in your hand. What’s your colour? Pure white? Gloss black? Or maybe your style is more silver, blue or pink? Get the latest colours outside with the latest Android version on the inside. And it’s full of Android apps to help you chat, chill, enjoy trivia, or find the nearest cool place – where you belong of course.
