Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,650 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.2 in | 4.2 in |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 8.1 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 131 g | 117 g |
| Released | Aug 2011 | Mar 2011 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) is ahead on battery. Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| Type | Super CLEAR LCD (SC-LCD) capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.2 inches (108.5-millimetre) | 4.2 inches |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, WVGA (~222 ppi density) | 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA), 233 ppi |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Features | — | Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine, Multi-touch |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | Nvidia Tegra 2 AP20H | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | 1 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce ULP | Adreno 205 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| RAM | 1 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 8 GB | — |
| Card slot | microSDHC, up to 32 GB | microSDHC, up to 32 GB (8 GB card often included) |
| Internal | — | 320 MB user storage, 512 MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| Modules | 5 MP, autofocus | — |
| Features | LED flash | Autofocus, LED flash, Exmor R sensor, Geo-tagging, Face detection, Smile detection, Image/video stabilization, Touch capture & touch focus, 3D sweep panorama |
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p HD recording |
| Single | — | 8.1 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| Modules | 1.3 MP | — |
| Features | Fixed-focus | — |
| Video | No official video spec found | — |
| Single | — | None |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion, removable | Li-Po |
| Capacity | 1650 mAh | 1500 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 9 hours 40 minutes (580 minutes) | — |
| Standby time | Up to 22 days 22 hours (550 hours) | — |
| Music play | — | Up to 37 hours |
| Video playback | — | Up to 6 hours 25 minutes |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| Dimensions | 9.55 mm thickness | 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm |
| Weight | 131 g | 117 g |
| Build | Metallic design | — |
| SIM | — | Mini-SIM |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | v3.0 with A2DP, EDR | 2.1, A2DP |
| GPS | Yes | A-GPS |
| NFC | No | No |
| Radio | No | FM Radio |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 | microUSB 2.0 |
| HDMI | — | micro-HDMI (Type D) |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc |
|---|
| Announced | July 18, 2011 | January 2011 (CES 2011) |
| Status | Released August 2011 | Released March 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) or Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc?
Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) — 1,650 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) versus 1,500 mAh for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) or Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc?
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc — 131 g for the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) versus 117 g for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) or Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc?
Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) — Aug 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) versus Mar 2011 for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.
Is the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) or the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy R (GT-I9103) 7/10 and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc 7/10.
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