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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc

Based on 66 reviews

Excellent:

21
Good:

39
Average:

5
Bad:

1

Pros

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc flaunts superb design, and is immensely thin and light. In addition to all that the Xperia Arc comes with a striking LED backlit display, and delivers crunchy video and images from its 8megapixel camera having Exmor sensor. Th
Great design, both thin and light. Beautiful LED backlit display. Crisp images and video from the 8megapixel camera with Exmor sensor. Gingerbread version of Android is a huge improvement over previous iterations. Good voice quality on calls.
Gorgeous screen, excellent camera and a beautiful design.
Camera takes good images with minimal shutter lag; sleek design; HDMI-out; excellent 4.2-inch display.
Incredibly stylish, slim and lightweight; large ultra-sharp screen; display is great for viewing videos and playing games; lots of handy features.
Gorgeous design light and thin, Bright, vivid screen, Fantastic still / video capture
Gingerbread, HSDPA capable, Bravia display Noise Suppression microphone.
Great camera, Thin, light and beautiful, Attractive UI atop Android 2.3
Beautiful, sharp 4.2-inch screen. Top class camera. Slim, lightweight design. Speedy Android Gingerbread software....

Cons

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc gives a plasticky and flimsy feel for a $650 phone, and comes with stiff and small buttons. The phone also suffers from lots of Android quirks, which according to us are annoying than endearing. The pricing for the phone can a
Flimsy, plastic feel to a $650 phone? Small and stiff buttons. Android’s quirks are more annoying than endearing. Price is a bit steep.
Auto correct is horrible, Phone gets hot randomly and battery life strictly OK
No front-facing camera; audio connector located on the side; text input not as good as default Gingerbread keyboard.
Start and camera buttons are tiny and unresponsive; heats up easily; short battery life.
Single core processor isn't as futureproof, Occasional lag / custom widget stutters, Plastic body may not be to everyone's tastes
Power hog, Little onboard memory
Iffy ergonomics, Disappointing video quality, Some software issues
Some software usability niggles. Timescape doesn’t live up to its billing. Lack of Mac compatibility.Look and Feel...

By Channel Pro on October 19, 2011

A glorious 4.2in screen and great performance - is the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc our new favourite smartphone? The last time Sony Ericsson attempted a big-screen Android phone, we weren’t very impressed. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 boasted a...

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By LetsGoMobile on October 09, 2011

S ony Ericsson’s Xperia Arc is another Android Smartphone with a sleek design. The phone is equipped with all the conveniences and the Bravia Mobile Engine ensures staggering results on the touchscreen. The menu has a clear Sony Ericsson Look &...

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By eTech Reviews on June 15, 2011

The one thing that we can say undeniably is that the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is an immensely eye-catching and super thin model, and is all set for a runway model career.The stylish phone measures a meager 0.46 inches thick at the center concave arc...

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By TechSmart.co.za on June 01, 2011

The successor to the Sony Ericsson (SE) Xperia X10 has arrived and this stylish new smartphone is aiming to take top spot on your most wanted tech list. There’s no denying that this is one of the sexier devices out there, featuring a stylishly...

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By IT Reviews on May 24, 2011

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc combines good specifications with a strong physical design, and the smooth lines and thinness of the Arc really appeal....

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By Wired on May 23, 2011

Undeniably attractive and super skinny, Sony Ericsson’s Xperia Arc is ready for a career as a runway model.This fashionable specimen measures a mere 0.46 inches thick at its thinnest point, the middle of the concave arc that runs vertically down...

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By The Inquirer on May 13, 2011

The Arc is a strikingly attractive looking phone with a unique design. The casing is gloss black on the front and the sides are the usual chrome trim that we are familiar with on Xperia handsets. The back is an unusual concave shape with a black...

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By SiliconRepublic on May 08, 2011

Out of all the smartphones that have embraced the Android OS, the Xperia Arc is perhaps the most beautiful in appearance with its deep black veneer and aquiline shape.Compared to its close relation, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, which doubles as a...

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By Expert Reviews on May 07, 2011

Subtle and practical improvements to Android, a decent camera and a large, colourful screen make the arc tempting, but it may soon find itself outpaced by dual-core models....

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By DigitalVersus on May 05, 2011

The Xperia Arc is a convincing smartphone with great performance in most areas including photos, videos, music, web browsing and a smooth interface. It's just a shame that Sony Ericsson hasn't gone the extra mile with its customisation and that...

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