Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S

LT18i · 2011 · handheld

Specifications

Cpu: Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, 1.4 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 850/900/1800/1900 MHz with separate global and Americas UMTS band variants, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, A-GPS
Ports: Micro-USB · 3.5mm headphone jack · Micro-HDMI (Type D)
Camera: 8.1 MP autofocus with Sony Exmor R back-illuminated sensor, 720p HD video recording
Battery: 1500 mAh Li-Polymer (removable), exact battery model code not publicly documented
Display: 4.2" 854x480 FWVGA Reality Display, LED-backlit LCD with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, 233 ppi
Storage: base: up to 2 GB internal · options: microSDHC, up to 64 GB
Os Support: latest: Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), official update (4.0.3 rolled out January 2012, 4.0.4 followed May 2012) · shipped: Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)

Variants

Colors

Pure White2011 launch color

Midnight Blue2011 launch color

Misty Silver2011 launch color

Gloss Black2011 launch color

Sakura Pink2011 launch color

Upgrade paths

storage

microSDHC, up to 64 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 · Requires an unlocked bootloader. As a running-change refresh of the arc, it shared the same modding scene and community ROM support.

free

HARD