Sony Ericsson Xperia arc Android Smartphone 8.1 MP Camera Specification Features Price

Sony Ericsson unveils Google android based Smartphone the new Xperia™ arc with cutting edge Sony technology and an exceptional multimedia experience. Xperia™ arc is the first of a new generation of Xperia smartphones to be announced in 2011. Xperia™ arc will launch on the latest version of the Android™ platform providing access to Google Mobile Services and the myriad of applications available on the Android OS. The new Xperia arc houses latest version of the Android™ platform – 2.3.

Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc at a glance

Camera

• 8.1 megapixel camera
• Up to 2.46x smart zoom
• Aperture f/2.4
• Auto focus
• Face detection
• Flash/LED
• Geo tagging
• Image stabilizer
• Noise suppression
• Send to web
• Smile detection
• Sony Exmor R™ for mobile CMOS sensor
• Touch Focus
• Touch capture
• Video light
• Video recording, HD 720p

Music

• Album art
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Media player
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• PlayNow™ service*
• TrackID™ music recognition application
• * This service may not be available in every market

Web

• Bookmarks
• Google™ search
• NeoReader™ barcode scanner
• Pan & zoom
• Web browser (WebKit)

Communication

• Call list
• Conference calls
• Facebook™ application*
• Sony Ericsson Timescape™
• Speakerphone
• Vibrating alert
• * This service may not be available in every market

Messaging

• Conversations
• Email
• Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
• Instant messaging
• Picture messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Design

• Auto rotate
• Keyboards (onscreen, QWERTY)
• Picture wallpaper
• Reality display
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
• Touchscreen
• Wallpaper animation

Entertainment
* This service may not be available in every market

• 3D games
• Media browser
• Motion gaming
• Radio (FM)
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
• YouTube™ *

Organiser

• Android™ OS
• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Document readers
• Flight mode
• Infinite button
• Phone book

Connectivity

• 3.5 mm audio jack
• aGPS
• Bluetooth™ technology
• Google Maps™
• HDMI
• Modem
• DLNA
• USB mass storage
• USB support
• Wi-Fi™
• Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation *
• * This service may not be available in every market

Google™ services*
* These services may not be available in every market

• Android Market™ Client
• Gmail™
• Google Calendar™
• Google Gallery 3D™
• Google Latitude™
• Google Maps™ with Street View
• Google Media Uploader
• Google Music Player™
• Google Phone-top Search
• Google Search widget
• Google Sync™
• Google Talk™
• Google Voice Search
• Set-up Wizard
• YouTube™

Screen

• Sony Mobile Bravia Engine
• 16,777,216 colour TFT
• Capacitive multi-touch
• 4.2 inches
• 854 x 480 pixels (FWVGA)
• Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant mineral glass

Accessories

• In-Box:
• Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc
• Battery (1500mAh)
• Stereo portable handsfree
• Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
• User documentation

Facts

• Size: 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm
• Weight: 117 grams
• Phone memory: Up to 512 MB
• Memory card support: up to 32 GB
• Memory card included: microSD™ 8 GB
• Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3
• Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm

Availability and versions

• Networks
• UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
• UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Colour

• Midnight Blue
• Misty Silver