Xperia arc

Model number:

ARCLT15ABL

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

Wrap your happy hands around the super slim, ergonomically contoured Xperia™ arc, and behold a cutting-edge touchscreen display, powerful Android™ 2.3 operating system, 8.1MP camera and so much more.

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With a contoured, 8.7mm⁵ body ergonomically designed to complement the human form, the Xperia arc smartphone will meld into the palm of your hand to quickly become a constant companion which opens wide a window to your world. This sleek shape is embellished by a multi-touch, 4.2" Reality display powered by Sony's Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, guaranteeing your photos and videos radiate with absolute crispness and clarity. And with your favorite Facebook® functions integrated into your phone, you can instantly tag photos in your gallery, 'like' a song on a playlist and share and connect with your friends easier than ever before.

State-of-the-art Sony screen technology

The 4.2” super-wide multi-touch Reality display is powered by Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA® Engine™ technology, so all your videos and photos are sharper and more vivid. They’re also easier to view, even outdoors, thanks to the less reflective screen.

Latest Android™ operating system for smartphones

All the latest Android smartphone features and preloaded Android apps are yours to enjoy on the Android™ 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.

Never miss the smiles

Get the best smiles in your photos with Smile Detection and auto focus on the 8.1 MP camera. Easy to share them instantly via email, Facebook®, MMS or Picasa®. My videos can also be shared via YouTube™.¹

Infinite Button

Instantly catch your favorite band’s latest video or pictures from last night’s gig. Anytime the infinite button appears, it’s an invitation to search for more related content. The infinite button can also search your phone and pull everything together from friends.¹

Super-sharp movies and photos, even in low light

Capture stunning movies and stills with the 8.1 megapixel camera, even in low light with Sony "Exmor R"™ sensor for mobile and the f/2.4 aperture. Then share everything in HD, on your TV via the built-in HDMI®-connector (cable included).

Keep updated with Timescape™

My Facebook®, Twitter™, texts, emails, pictures and call history are all brought together in one application with Timescape™. See them all at once or filter by category or by person. The exclusive Timescape™ application simplifies communication to give you more time to be you.

Take your GPS with you

The included Google Maps™ service gets you to your destination with point by point directions and easy to read maps. The traditional late arrival is now right on time.¹

Slim, ergonomic design

The Xperia™ arc’s body is sleek and strong, and inspired by Sony’s cutting-edge design. It’s slim, at just 8.7mm⁵, lightweight and designed to sit comfortably in your hand.

Customize with Android Market™

Choose from over 200,000 apps on Android Market™ to make your Xperia™ arc truly personal.

Let Xperia™ arc™ identify your friends

Your phone knows who is in your photos?amazing. Face recognition changes the way you find the photos, allowing you to search all your photos for Sarah or any other friends. Since face detection technology is also built in to Xperia arc™, you won’t miss a face!

Sony Ericsson sync

Synchronize your phone data with Sony Ericsson sync. Match your phone contacts with contacts from your Facebook® account. All of your synchronized phone data is available at your finger tips – in your account on www.sonyericsson.com.¹

Product Specifications

General

On-Screen Display

Language : English

Convenience

Alarm : Alarm Clock
Calculator : YES
Calendar : YES
Fitness Application :
Airplane Mode : YES
Geo tagging : YES¹
GPS : YES (A-GPS); Google Maps™ with Street View and Voice Navigation preloaded¹
Menu Options : Sony Ericsson Timescape™ application with Infinite Button¹
Message Folder(s) : SMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging, Predictive text input, Conversational Messaging View, Sound recorder, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®¹
Speakerphone : YES
Vibrating Alert : YES
Remote Control Functions : YES (via Bluetooth®2.1 + EDR)
TV Out : HDMI® support
Timer Clock : Self-timer

General Features

Supported Network(s) : GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS/HSPA 800 (Band VI)/ 850 (Band V)/1900 (Band II)/2100 (Band I), Wi-Fi® 802.11b/g/n

Inputs and Outputs

USB Port(s) : Micro USB connector
3.5mm Audio Jack : YES

Power

Battery Life (Approx) : Talk Time (GSM): up to 6 hours 55 min³,Standby time: up to 430 hours³; Talk Time (UMTS): up to 7 hours³,Standby time: up to 400 hours³
Battery Type : 1500 mAh, 5.6Wh, 3.7V
Charging Connector : Micro USB

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.) : 125mm x 63mm x 8.7mm
Weight (Approx.) : 117g

Audio

Music Player : Sony Ericsson Music player
Tuner Type : FM Radio with RDS
Format(s) Supported : MP3, 3GPP, MP4, SMF, WAV, OTA, Ogg vorbis

Display

Screen Size : 4.2 inches⁵
Resolution : BRAVIA Engine™, 854 x 480 pixels (WVGA)

Graphics

Format(s) Supported : BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP

Memory

External Memory : 8GB microSD™ media card included⁴ (support up to 32GB)
Internal Memory : Up to 1GB⁴ (internal phone storage), 512MB RAM

Software

Internet Services : Android™ 2.3 Browser (based on WebKit)¹
Gaming : Simulated 3D, Motion gaming
Operating System : Google™ Android™ 2.3
Other Preloaded Applications : Sony Ericsson Timescape™, Sony Ericsson Home screen application, Android™ Market™, GMail™, Google Calendar™, Google Maps™ with turn-by-turn directions and Street View, Google™ search widget, Google Talk™, Google Voice Search, Google Gallery 3D™, Google Latitude™, YouTube™, Facebook®, Facebook® inside, Office Suite, Twitter™, TrackID™¹
Processor : Qualcomm® QSD8255 Snapdragon™ 1 GHz

Audio Features

Stereo Bluetooth® Capability : Bluetooth® Audio Streaming [A2DP + AVRCP]

Display Features

Auto Rotate : YES
Screen Color : 16 million TFT Color Capacitive Touch Screen

Hardware

Camera : 8.1 megapixel with auto focus, 2x smart zoom, aperture f/2.4, Sony "Exmor R" CMOS sensor, face & smile detection technology, face recognition, flash/LED, geo tagging¹, HD video recording (720p), image and video stabilizer, touch focus, red-eye reduction, scene detection, self-timer, touch capture, video light, send to web function (photo and video upload)¹
Keyboard : Onscreen QWERTY keyboard

Network Features

Bluetooth® Technology : Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
DLNA Content : YES
Wireless LAN : Wi-Fi® 802.11b/g/n

Video

Playback : Video player
Video Streaming : YES¹
Format(s) Supported : MP4, 3GPP

Product Profile

Support

Find related product support and help in Sony eSupport

Product Warranty

Limited Warranty

Xperia arc Standard Battery

$24.99
Micro USB Car Charger

$19.99
LiveSound Hi-Fi Headset

$59.99
SmartWatch

$99.99

ARCLT15ABL 4.5 5 2 2

my phone. its CURVE!! just got it today!!!! phone is a BEAST. quality is really, really good. i'm not so hyped about the price (but who is anyway?) i like the weight and FEEL of the phone in my hand. as for battery life, i do adjust my brightness to preserve it but i guess it could be better. the way the back cover feels when it's taken off makes it seem flimsy in a way. camera and video are 9/10 as well! the phone being unlocked is a plus, i feel assurance that if i travel to a foreign country, all i have to do is get a sim card there. all in all, easy set-up, for something that's a high-end phone from sony. and i would definitely recommend to my friends. at least i'm a little different. no fruit here :p August 18, 2011

Love my new mobile Got this Tuesday,love this mobile!!! Have at&t,setup easy and painless. Using it as a USB modem right now;as a broadband modem,it is extremely fast. Love everything about the phone,just hope it is reliable. Sony Ericsson customer support is horrible!! Inexcusable for a highend mobile. August 11, 2011

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1. Compatible data plan and local SIM card required and sold separately. Check with service provider for availability, requirements, support, rates and other details.

2. This device is 3G compatible with tri-band HSPA 9850/1900/2100 MHz. UTMS function may not be available in US. Check with service provider for support.

3. Actual performance varies based on network, settings, environmental conditions and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. A portion of card capacity is used for system files and may vary.

5. Measured at narrowest point.

Screen images displayed are simulated or enhanced. © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation. The Liquid Identity logo, Xperia, and Timescapeare are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Screen images displayed are simulated or enhanced. © 2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation. The Liquid Identity logo, Xperia, and Timescapeare are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB. Ericsson is a trademark or registered trademark of Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson. Google, Google Talk, Google Maps, Picasa, Android, YouTube and Google Maps are trademarks or registered trademark of Google Inc. Bluetooth and the BLUETOOTH logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Sony Ericsson is under license. Microsoft and ActiveSync are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications (USA) Inc. All rights reserved. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. Music tracks and albums displayed are for demonstration purposes only and are not included. Sony is not responsible for typographic and printing errors.