Reviews and Problems with Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S / LT18i
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Overall 7
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (Unlocked)
PC Magazine
17 January 2012
Conclusion: The Sony Xperia Arc S is a lightweight, unlocked Android phone that still manages to pack an expansive screen and powerful multimedia features.
Pros: Attractive design. Beautiful screen. Responsive performance. Sony's UI overlay adds rather than detracts.
Cons: Middling processor. Poor battery life. Must pull the battery to swap memory cards.
Summary: The Arc S all offer truly modern mobile functionality, with stunning design and a good range of features. Battery life is disappointing, but you can live with that.
Pros: 8MP Camera, Sleek and Stylish looks, White color Option
Cons: Lacks a Dual Core Processor, Battery life, Price
Conclusion: In our review of the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc we said the company has nailed it, but now with the Xperia arc S, we’d say we have a minor upgrade on our hands.
Pros: Thin, tall and narrow chassis makes it more comfortable to use than other big-screen Androids, Camera with good low-light capabilities and native Panorama options, Exc...
Cons: Still no front-facing camera, Minor upgrades compared to the Xperia arc
Excerpt: Sony Ericsson isn't a name that springs to mind when it comes to smartphones. We've liked what we've seen, with Sony using its Walkman pedigree to bill its mobiles as...
Pros: Solid but svelte, excellent provision for video and music content, superb screen
Cons: Fiddly buttons, limited internal storage means splashing out on an SD card
Excerpt: The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has a very slight outward curve to its long edges. This is accentuated by the inward curving silver side panel.
Excerpt: Earlier on this year, we were all surprised when the Xperia Arc did so well – we’d all been expecting the Xperia Play (with its Playstation overtones) to be the big
Summary: Basically the same phone released at the start of the year, the Arc S is a good phone that may struggle to stand out amongst the crowd in an excellent year of releases.
Pros: Awesome screen, HDMI-out, Good Facebook integration throughout system
Cons: Low internal storage, Awkward headphone position, Same design we saw six months ago