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October 2011
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The editors liked
Great sound quality
HDMI port
Good battery life
Sharp display
Lightweight.
Stunningly slim and a nice contoured design
A radical upgrade over its predecessor
Keys and buttons are well laid out
Faster performance
Can now shoot panoramic images
Pseudo 3D capture
Good battery performance
Improved software tweaks
Screenshot function.
The editors didn't like
Buggy ICS update
No front camera
Oddly placed power button
Uncomfortable shutter key
Poor viewing angles
Pricing on the high side for a single core Android phone
Interface and menus have their quirks
Battery life isn't as good as we'd expected
No front-facing camera
No qHD display
Text input still not as good as default Gingerbread keyboard.
Abstract: Something I've managed to get my hands on, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is brilliant white.Official photos don't do the device the justice it deserves; it may not feature the fastest processor or the latest Android OS (although it is getting an upgrade ...
The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc S is basically the XPERIA Arc with a faster processor, slightly upgraded software and an 'S' tagged onto the end of its name. It remains a good phone but its plagued by the same issues as its predecessor: that being disappo...
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Published: 2011-11-08, Author: What , review by: whatmobile.net
Abstract: It€s the season for marginal upgrades. Just as HTC has tweaked the Sensation smartphone with a new processor to create the Sensation XE, Apple has just done likewise to give us the iPhone 4S, pimping it out with a new A5 chip, eight-megapixel camera, and ...
Thin, light, speedy, nice customisations to Android, camera is good
Poor battery life, screen scratches easily, some antenna issues, camera app lets down the good camera hardware
All-in-all, a lovely phone. It's no a huge upgrade to the Arc, but the faster processor and faster HSPA download speeds might appeal, and it's always worth getting an upgraded phone when you're being tied into a long contract. We just wish the battery ...
Slim, stylish, powerful and affordable, Stunning camera, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade just around the corner,
Build materials could be better, No dual core processor
In following the "S" trend, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S may be little more than a speedier version of the six-month-old Arc, but that makes it no less desirable. The Arc S retains the Arc's stunning slim lines and razor sharp screen and supercharges...
No Flash support in browser; short on internal memory.
Sony Ericsson has done a good job with Xperia Arc S. You get an awful lot of capability for the price, and the screen, good camera and fast processor are highlights among many positive features. This is a very strong handset indeed. ...
The Arc S has a faster processor and better battery life than the original Arc, and even costs slightly less SIM-free, but the 3D and USB features aren't compelling reasons to upgrade ...
Slim design, Good camera with shutter button, Good connectivity
Slim design is difficult to hold, Only single-core processor, Feels plasticky
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S isn't a phone that blows us away. In fact, considering it's Sony Ericsson's current top of the line, it's a bit disappointing. There's no dual-core processor and the build is underwhelming. However, just as with the original...
First off, the design of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is near identical to it's ancestor, with just a change of colours to differentiate it. For us, this is a great thing, as the Arc remains at the pinnacle of mobile phone design. The display is the main party piece here, with a razor sharp resolution and vivid colours that help to make it one of the most pleasurable screens on the market. Desp
If you were expecting the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S to move the game on significantly over the Xperia Arc, you'll be disappointed. Then again, in most areas, it didn't have to. Some minor issues still remain, however, such as the incredibly small hardware buttons around the side of the handset, and the limitation of five (rather than seven) home screens. The Arc is also a single-core handset, al
The changes to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S really are minimal – and we didn't really notice the hike in processing speeds. As such, we'd be tempted to opt for the older Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc instead, as it's beginning to represent serious value f...
The Arc S is not so different from the Arc, so existing owners won’t need to upgrade
Pros Faster chip; fabulous display Cons The Arc S is not so different from the Arc, so existing owners won't need to upgrade Verdict A speedy, smooth and classy handset upgrade that may not persuade existing Arc owners to upgrade but will appeal to newbie...
