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.[citation needed]
8.1 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)
Display
4.2 inch 854×480 pxFWVGA "Reality Display" TFT LCD at 233 PPI with mobile BRAVIA engine, 16M Colors
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
Display: 4.2-inch FWVGA (854 × 480) "Reality Display" with a pixel density of 233 PPI, utilizing Sony's MobileBRAVIA 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 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
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
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
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
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?]
