Sony Ericsson Xperia arc
{{short description|Smartphone by Sony Ericsson}}
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{{Infobox Mobile phone
| name = Sony Ericsson Xperia arc (X12)
| image = SO-01C front.jpg
|logo=Xperiarc.png
| imagesize = 240
| manufacturer = Sony Ericsson
| carrier =
| released = {{Start date and age|2011|03|24|df=yes}}{{Cite web |title=Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc – Full phone specifications |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_arc-3619.php |access-date=2023-08-19 |website=gsmarena.com}}
| predecessor = Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
| successor = Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S
| operatingsystem = Android 2.3.3 "Gingerbread"
(officially upgradeable up to Android 4.0.4 "Ice Cream Sandwich", unofficially upgradeable up to Android 6.0 "Marshmallow")
| input = Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, Accelerometer, GPS, GLONASS{{cite web |url=http://developer.sonymobile.com/2012/01/19/glonass-support-in-our-latest-xperia-phones/ |title=GLONASS support in our latest Xperia phones |last=Padre |first=Joe |date=19 June 2013|work=Sony Mobile Developer World |publisher=Sony}}
| cpu = Qualcomm MSM 8255 1 GHz Scorpion (Snapdragon) Adreno 205 GPU{{cite web |url=http://developer.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/908/379/1294142899/arc_WP_1.pdf |title=Archived copy |access-date=2011-02-12 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110124093926/http://developer.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/908/379/1294142899/arc_WP_1.pdf |archive-date=24 January 2011 }}
| screen = 4.2 inch 854×480 px FWVGA "Reality Display" TFT LCD at 233 PPI with mobile BRAVIA engine, 16M Colors
| camera = 8.1 MP (3264×2448), Back-illuminated sensor Exmor R CMOS Sensor, Auto Focus, Face recognition, Geo-tagging, Image and video stabilizer, Smile detection, Touch focus,
Video 720p HD (Android 2.3)
| 2nd_camera =
| memory = 512 MB
| storage = Up to 2 GB
| memory_card = Up to 32 GB on microSD memory card
| connectivity = Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP
microUSB 2.0
3.5 mm audio jack
Assisted GPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
HDMI (Type D connector)
| size = {{convert|125|*|63|*|8.7|mm|in|abbr=on}}[http://www.sonymobile.com/gb/products/phones/xperia-arc/specifications/ Sony Xperi(TM) arc Quick specs]. sonymobile.com. Retrieved on 25 September 2012.
| form = Slate smartphone
| weight = 117 g
| series = Sony Ericsson Xperia
| codename = Anzu
}}
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc is an Android smartphone introduced by Sony Ericsson. It was released on 24 March 2011, in Japan and on 1 April 2011, in Europe. The smartphone has a curved "arc" appearance, hence the name.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}
Overview
- Manufacturer: Sony Ericsson
- Series: Xperia
- Codename: Anzu
- First Released: 24 March 2011
- Availability by Region: UK (April 2011)
- Predecessor: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
- Successor: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Specifications
- Form Factor: Slate
- Dimensions: 125 × 63 × 8.7 mm
- Weight: 117 g
- Operating System: Initially shipped with Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Unofficial updates support Android 6.0 (Marshmallow).
- Processor: Qualcomm MSM8255 1 GHz Scorpion with Adreno 205 GPU
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Storage: Internal storage of up to 2 GB, expandable via microSD (up to 32 GB)
- Battery: 1500 mAh Li-Po
Display and Camera
- Display: 4.2-inch FWVGA (854 × 480) "Reality Display" with a pixel density of 233 PPI, utilizing Sony's Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
- Camera: 8.1 MP rear camera with Exmor R back-illuminated sensor. Features include auto-focus, face recognition, geo-tagging, image and video stabilization, smile detection, and 720p HD video recording.
Connectivity
- Bluetooth: 2.1 with A2DP
- USB: microUSB 2.0
- Audio: 3.5 mm headphone jack
- GPS: Assisted GPS
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
- HDMI: Type D connector
- Sensors: Multi-touch capacitive touchscreen, accelerometer, GPS, and GLONASS support
Regional Variants and Colors
The Xperia arc, also known by model numbers LT15i and LT15a, was sold in multiple regions with different model names based on geography. It was available in Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Pink (Japan and South Korea), Black (US), and White and Black (South Korea and Mexico only).{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}{{Cite web |title=Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |url=https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_arc-3619.php }}
Design and Features
The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc measures 8.7 mm at its thinnest point and has a curved surface, of which the phone is named after. The Xperia arc features a capacitive touchscreen supporting multi-touch input and a scratch-resistant glass display. It also includes a micro-HDMI output for connecting the device to external displays.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}
Software and Updates
The Xperia arc launched with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and was later officially updated to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) in mid-2012 for unlocked devices. The version of Android loaded featured Sony-made skins that modified stock Android to their style and the form factor of the phone. Carrier-locked devices received updates depending on the carrier's rollout schedule.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}
Reception
The Xperia arc was revealed at CES 2011 in January. It was praised for its design and the quality of its camera, particularly the inclusion of Sony's Exmor R sensor, which improved low-light performance.{{Citation needed|date=October 2024}}{{by whom|date=October 2024}}
See also
References
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External links
- [http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/xperiaarc Xperia Arc official website] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110126111622/http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/products/mobilephones/overview/xperiaarc |date=26 January 2011 }}
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20110124093926/http://developer.sonyericsson.com/cws/download/1/908/379/1294142899/arc_WP_1.pdf Whitepaper PDF with technical details]
- https://m.gsmarena.com/sony_ericsson_xperia_arc-3619.php
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| title = Sony Ericsson Xperia arc
| years = 2011
| before = Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
| after = Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S
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Category:Android (operating system) devices