Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

LT15i · LT15a · 2011 · handheld

Specifications

Cpu: Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, 1 GHz single-core (Scorpion), Adreno 205 GPU
Ram: max: 512 MB (soldered, not upgradeable) · base: 512 MB
Modem: HSPA (3G), quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, A-GPS with GLONASS support
Ports: Micro-USB · 3.5mm headphone jack · Micro-HDMI (Type D)
Camera: 8.1 MP autofocus with Sony Exmor R back-illuminated sensor, LED flash, face detection, smile detection, image and video stabilization, 720p HD video recording
Battery: 1500 mAh Li-Polymer (removable), exact battery model code not publicly documented
Display: 4.2" 854x480 FWVGA Reality Display, TFT LCD with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, 233 ppi, distinctive curved arc-shaped chassis as thin as 8.7mm
Storage: base: up to 2 GB internal (approx. 320 MB user-accessible) · options: microSDHC, up to 32 GB
Os Support: latest: Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), official update · shipped: Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread)

Variants

Revisions

Xperia acroSO-02C · IS11SJapan-exclusive sibling launched June 2011 through NTT DoCoMo (SO-02C) and au by KDDI (IS11S). Adds FeliCa/NFC mobile wallet support, IrDA for exchanging address book data with older Japanese phones, and 1seg mobile TV. It was the last Sony Ericsson-branded phone released in Japan.

Colors

Midnight Blue2011 launch color

Misty Silver2011 launch color

White2011, South Korea and Mexico

Black2011, US market

Pink2011, Japan and South Korea

Upgrade paths

storage

microSDHC, up to 32 GB · Dedicated slot under the battery cover, no tools needed.

~$15

EASY

battery

1500 mAh Li-Polymer replacement pack · Rear cover removes by hand for a standard swap.

~$15

EASY

other

Custom ROMs via CyanogenMod and FreeXperia community builds, unofficial builds reported as far as Android 6.0 Marshmallow · Requires an unlocked bootloader. The arc's slim curved design and strong sales made it one of the most modded Xperia phones of its generation.

free

HARD