Sony Ericsson Xperia arc
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.
Overview
Manufacturer: Sony EricssonSeries: XperiaCodename: AnzuFirst Released: 24 March 2011Availability by Region: UK Predecessor: Sony Ericsson Xperia X10Successor: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Specifications
Form Factor: SlateDimensions: 125 × 63 × 8.7 mmWeight: 117 gOperating System: Initially shipped with Android 2.3.3, upgradeable to Android 4.0.4. Unofficial updates support Android 6.0.Processor: Qualcomm MSM8255 1 GHz Scorpion with Adreno 205 GPUMemory: 512 MB RAMStorage: Internal storage of up to 2 GB, expandable via microSD Battery: 1500 mAh Li-Po
Display and camera
Display: 4.2-inch FWVGA "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 A2DPUSB: microUSB 2.0Audio: 3.5 mm headphone jackGPS: Assisted GPSWi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/nHDMI: Type D connectorSensors: 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, Black, and White and Black.
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.
Software and updates
The Xperia arc launched with Android 2.3 and was later officially updated to Android 4.0 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.
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.