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Sony Ericsson Xperia arc

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Sony Ericsson Xperia arc is an Android smartphone introduced by Sony Ericsson. It was released on March 24, 2011, in Japan and on April 1, 2011, in Europe. The smartphone has a curved "arc" appearance, hence the name.[citation needed]

Sony Ericsson Xperia arc (X12)
ManufacturerSony Ericsson
SeriesSony Ericsson Xperia
First released24 March 2011; 13 years ago (2011-03-24) [1]
Availability by regionUK: April 2011[2]
PredecessorSony Ericsson Xperia X10
SuccessorSony Ericsson Xperia arc S
Form factorSlate smartphone
Dimensions125×63×8.7 mm (4.92×2.48×0.34 in)[3]
Weight117 g
Operating systemAndroid 2.3.3 "Gingerbread"
(officially upgradeable up to Android 4.0.4 "Ice Cream Sandwich", unofficially upgradeable up to Android 6.0 "Marshmallow")
CPUQualcomm MSM 8255 1 GHz Scorpion (Snapdragon) Adreno 205 GPU[4]
Memory512 MB
StorageUp to 2 GB
Removable storageUp to 32 GB on microSD memory card
BatteryLi-Po 1500 mAh
Rear camera8.1 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)
Display4.2 inch 854×480 px FWVGA "Reality Display" TFT LCD at 233 PPI with mobile BRAVIA engine, 16M Colors
ConnectivityBluetooth 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)
Data inputsMulti-touch capacitive touchscreen, Accelerometer, GPS, GLONASS[5]
CodenameAnzu

Overview

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  • Manufacturer: Sony Ericsson
  • Series: Xperia
  • Codename: Anzu
  • First Released: March 24, 2011
  • Availability by Region: UK (April 2011)
  • Predecessor: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10
  • Successor: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

Specifications

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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

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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][6]

Design and Features

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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]

Software and Updates

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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]

Reception

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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][by whom?]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc - Full phone specifications". www.gsmarena.com. Retrieved 19 August 2023.
  2. ^ Chacksfield, Marc (2 February 2011). "Sony Ericsson Xperia arc UK release date: April". TechRadar UK. Retrieved 7 February 2011.
  3. ^ Sony Xperi(TM) arc Quick specs. sonymobile.com. Retrieved on 25 September 2012.
  4. ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 24 January 2011. Retrieved 12 February 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  5. ^ Padre, Joe (19 June 2013). "GLONASS support in our latest Xperia phones". Sony Mobile Developer World. Sony.
  6. ^ "Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc".
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