LG Optimus 2X vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the LG Optimus 2X and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| Price | $949 | $38 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.2 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 8.1 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 139 g | 117 g |
| Released | Jan 2011 | Sep 2011 |
Summary: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is ahead on screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches | 4.2 inches, 480 x 854 pixels |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels (233 ppi) | 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~233 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Features | — | Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine |
Platform
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.2 (Froyo), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H | Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1 GHz or 1.2 GHz | 1.4 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | ULP GeForce | Adreno 205 |
Memory
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), up to 32GB | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8GB card included |
| Internal | 8GB storage, 512MB RAM | 1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM |
Main Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF | 8.1 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3.2", AF |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, 3D sweep panorama |
| Video | 1080p@24fps, 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP | No |
Battery
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh | Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery |
| Talk time | — | Up to 7 h 35 min (2G) / 7 h 25 min (3G) |
| Music play | — | Up to 37 h |
Body
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 63.2 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.49 x 0.43 in) | 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 139 g (4.90 oz) | 117 g (4.13 oz) |
| SIM | — | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS | — |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, HDMI port | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| GPS | — | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | — | No |
| Radio | — | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| HDMI | — | microHDMI port |
Launch
| LG Optimus 2X | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S |
|---|
| Announced | 2010, December | 2011, August |
| Status | Released 2011, January | Discontinued |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, LG Optimus 2X or Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S?
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S — 139 g for the LG Optimus 2X versus 117 g for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S.
Which is newer, LG Optimus 2X or Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S?
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S — Jan 2011 for the LG Optimus 2X versus Sep 2011 for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S.
Is the LG Optimus 2X or the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S rated higher?
We rate the LG Optimus 2X 6/10 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S 6/10.
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