Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S
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Engadget Review
The Xperia Arc S is a minor technical upgrade to the original Arc. Although the hardware here is still sound, there are better phones available if you're willing to pay just a little more.
Mat SmithNovember 06, 2011
Pros
- Distinctive designHigh-quality still camera4.2-inch screen is a TFT wonder
Cons
- New features are niche, bordering on gimmickyNot enough here to recommend itself above the original Arc
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Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S
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- User Reviews (15)
- 78AVERAGE CRITIC SCORE6 ReviewsPC Mag70Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (Unlocked)The Sony Xperia Arc S is a lightweight, unlocked Android phone that still manages to pack an expansive screen and powerful multimedia features.PC World Australia80Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc SThe Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc S is basically the XPERIA Arc with a faster processor, slightly upgraded software and an 'S' tagged onto the end of its name. It remains a good phone but its plagued by the same issues as its predecessor: that being disappointing build quality.Pocket-Lint80Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S reviewOverall, we like the Arc S a great deal. As Android matures, this phone should improve further if it gets the Ice Cream Sandwich update which will start rolling out to phones in the new year.Wired UK80Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S reviewIn following the "S" trend, the Xperia Arc S may be little more than a speedier version of the six-month-old Arc, but that makes it no less desirable. The Arc S retains ... stunning slim lines ... and supercharges it with a 1.4GHz processor that gets the very best out of Android 2.x.Android Central80Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S reviewIt's not the fastest high-end Android smartphone out there, but the Xperia Arc S has a lot to offer, and at a lower price point than most dual-core handsets. If you want a premium Android device without an excessive price tag, the Xperia Arc S is a solid bet.TrustedReviews80Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S reviewThe Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S isn't a phone that blows us away. ... There's no dual-core processor and the build is underwhelming. However, just as with the original Arc, the Arc S packs in the essential features, has a nice screen and a great camera.
- 83AVERAGE USER SCORE15 ReviewsEngadget Reader90June 8, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90May 5, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90March 24, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70February 15, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 7, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!Best phone I had, excellent design and very durable. No screen crack as the screen and glass is not located on phone edges. Very nice small sleek buttons on the bottom. Many OS upgrades.Engadget Reader70February 4, 2014Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader80November 29, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader70August 19, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!A dependable product that doesn't really stand out from the competition. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90February 27, 2013Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 27, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90September 10, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I loved this phone at it's era it was so fast, but the dual processors prooved they were fasterEngadget Reader70May 11, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!I love this phone. It's not a super phone but the design, display is so good. the battery's also make the good point. and the price is acceptableEngadget Reader80January 11, 2012Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!There's a lot to like about this in spite of a few flaws. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 24, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - EngadgetEngadget Reader90December 22, 2011Feedback submitted!Unable to submit feedback!The best in its category. We highly recommend it. - Engadget
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Key Specs
TYPE
Smartphone
OPERATING SYSTEM
Android
SCREEN SIZE
4.222
INTERNAL MEMORY
3207
CAMERA
Yes
TALK TIME
2g, 3g
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