SonyEricsson LT18i Xperia arc S - let's try to figure out the smartphone. Sony Ericsson LT18i mobile phone: description, characteristics and reviews The SIM card is used in mobile devices to save data that certifies the authenticity of subscribers

Positioning

What is needed to extend the “life” of a good device that was released a year ago and is still on sale? The easiest way is to slightly improve the “hardware” characteristics and add some kind of index to the model name. Actually, that’s what Sony Ericsson did with their successful Arc: they added the Latin letter “S” after the name and installed an overclocked Qualcomm MSM8255T processor. In addition, we decided to change the color a little. Now Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S is available in white and pink, and there is also a universal one – black “Arc”.

Due to the fact that there has already been a review of the SE Arc, and the Arc S is practically no different from its predecessor, I will not describe many points: I will pay more attention to the performance tests of the “old” and “new” devices.

Design, dimensions, control elements

It’s not easy to understand by appearance which is the Xperia Arc and which is the Xperia Arc S. You can recognize it only by the color of the back cover. For example, for the “first” Arc it was made with a gradient - from dark silver to black, and for the “second” it was completely black. Also, the previous model did not have pink and white body colors. This is where all the visual differences end.

If fingerprints and minor scratches are not visible on the white cover of the device, they are very noticeable on all other colors. When squeezed in your hand, the body of the SE Arc S makes an unpleasant crunch. However, the design of the device is quite ergonomic.

The front panel contains light and proximity sensors. Nearby is a speaker. Its volume is very high, the timbre is pleasant, the interlocutor can be heard clearly and intelligibly. Unfortunately, the new modification did not add a front camera, although it would have been appropriate here. The screen is protected by mineral glass. True, there is still a film stuck on the display, which is quickly wiped off. At the bottom of the device there are three buttons: “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. They press very softly, but the stroke is small.

On the left side there is a standard 3.5 mm audio output, on the right there is a volume rocker key, microUSB and a missed events indicator, as well as a small camera activation button. Frankly speaking, it is completely inconvenient to use due to its size and placement (close to the edge of the bottom end). At the bottom there is a microphone and a strap holder, at the top there is a button to turn the phone on and off, almost recessed into the body, and a microHDMI connector under a plastic plug.

The speaker, camera eye, LED flash and additional microphone are located on the back side.

Samsung Omnia W and Sony Ericsson Arc S (right):

Samsung Ace and Sony Ericsson Arc S (right):

HTC Mozart and Sony Ericsson Arc S (left):

Samsung i9000 and Sony Ericsson Arc S (left):

Display

Screen diagonal - 4.2" (physical size 93x52 mm), resolution - 480x854 pixels (density - 233 pixels per inch). “No air gap” technology is used, i.e. there is no air gap between the matrix (LED-backlit LCD) and the protective glass. The sensitivity of the capacitive touch layer is high.

Viewing angles are small: when tilted, the picture loses contrast. Color rendition at right viewing angles is pleasant and rich. Perhaps thanks to the "Mobile BRAVIA Engine". But in any case, it is much inferior to the Super AMOLED Plus matrix and even Super AMOLED.

In short, all the specs and screen options are comparable to the SE Xperia Arc. Display in the light:

Comparison of displays: Samsung Galaxy Note (SuperAMOLED) (left), Sony Ericsson Arc (LED-backlit LCD), Samsung Galaxy S (SuperAMOLED), Samsung Omnia W (SuperAMOLED), HTC Mozart (S-LCD), Samsung Ace (TFT-LCD) ), Nokia 700* (ClearBlack AMOLED) (right):

* - the brightness of the Nokia 700 display at maximum brightness is higher than in the photo. This is due to the fact that I took the shots in the dark, and the phone's light sensor slightly dimmed the display backlight.

Battery

The Xperia Arc S uses the same BA750 1500mAh removable lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery as the Xperia Arc. According to official data, the phone will work for about 460 hours in standby mode (for the “first” Arc this time is 430 hours), in talk mode – up to 7 hours 30 minutes (for the “first” Arc – about 7 hours), playing music – up to 37 hours (the “first” Arc has up to 30 hours). Overall, the difference is small.

To test the battery life, I installed a special application, Antutu Tester. The results were interesting: the device scored 494 points, leaving behind the Samsung Galaxy SL, Galaxy S2 and LG Optimus 2X.

During practical operation, the following figures were obtained: the smartphone worked in standby mode for about a week, up to 20 hours when playing music at maximum volume (in headphones) and up to 5 hours when playing HD video at automatic backlight brightness. On average, with 20-25 minutes of talking a day, one hour of taking photos and videos, the same amount of listening to music, four hours of Wi-Fi (typing on the keyboard - Twitter and Skype) and two hours of watching movies, the battery was discharged in 10-11 hours. Sony Ericsson Arc has approximately the same indicators or a little less.

Communication capabilities

The Xperia Arc S smartphone operates in 2G (GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900) and 3G networks (HSDPA 900 / 2100). GPRS speed – up to 86 Kbps, EDGE – up to 237 Kbps, HSDPA and HSUPA – up to 14 Mbps and 5.8 Mbps, respectively. There is Wi-Fi standard 802.11 b/g/n. To distribute the Internet, it can be used as an access point. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is supported, a standard that allows compatible devices to transmit and receive various media content (image, music, video) over the home network, as well as display it in real time. Bluetooth version 2.1 with A2DP is used for data and voice transmission.

Memory, memory card

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, like the entire Xperia line, has 512 MB of RAM. Although they could increase it to 720 MB or 1 GB. There are about 300 MB of free internal Flash memory (1 GB in total) – also somewhat embarrassing for a flagship model. The kit includes a 16 GB card. The maximum supported volume of a micrSD card is up to 32 GB.

Camera

As in the previous model, an 8-megapixel camera module is installed and there is an LED flash. But the front camera is still missing. It’s clear that not everyone uses it, but if you were to upgrade your smartphone, you could install it. There is no point in describing this section in detail; it is better to read the review. I will give examples of photographs and a couple of videos. I will only note that the camera takes pictures very well, and the sound in video clips has a fairly wide stereo base.

From the photo file we get the following detailed EXIF ​​characteristics:

Video file characteristics:

• Format: MP4
• Video: AVC, 6000 Kbps
• Resolution: 1280 x 720, 30 fps
• Audio: AAC, 128 Kbps
• Channels: 2 channels, 48.0 KHz

Photo examples:

Performance

Well, now we get to the most interesting part.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc has a Qualcomm MSM8255 chipset and a 1 GHz processor. The Xperia Arc S has the same chipset, but with the “T” index. This means that the processor clock frequency was increased to 1.4 GHz at the factory. Interestingly, the MSM8255 can also operate at 400 MHz faster, but for this it will have to be overclocked manually. The graphics accelerator is the same - Adreno 205. There are no other differences.

Visually, the SE Arc S works the same as the Arc S. Below are several performance tests and browser benchmarks of these two devices. For control, the third device will be the SE Xperia Play, built on the same technological base as the Xperia Arc.

Brief technical information.

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	63 mm (millimeters) 6.3 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.48 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	125 mm (millimeters) 12.5 cm (centimeters) 0.41 ft (feet) 4.92 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement.	8.7 mm (millimeters) 0.87 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.34 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	117 g (grams) 0.26 lbs 4.13 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	68.51 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.16 in³ (cubic inches)

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation.	Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	45 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	Scorpion
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and is much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1 cache, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing it to cache more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	384 kB (kilobytes) 0.375 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	1
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1400 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	512 MB (megabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR2
Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates.	Dual channel
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	500 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	LCD
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	4.2 in (inches) 106.68 mm (millimeters) 10.67 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.06 in (inches) 52.27 mm (millimeters) 5.23 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	3.66 in (inches) 93 mm (millimeters) 9.3 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.779:1
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail.	480 x 854 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail.	233 ppi (pixels per inch) 91 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	61.93% (percent)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance
	LED-backlit Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

HDMI

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	1500 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices.	Li-polymer
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	7 hours 25 minutes 7.4 h (hours) 445.2 min (minutes) 0.3 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	460 h (hours) 27600 min (minutes) 19.2 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	7 hours 35 minutes 7.6 h (hours) 454.8 min (minutes) 0.3 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	460 h (hours) 27600 min (minutes) 19.2 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery.	Removable

2 years ago 0

Great phone. Very convenient, useful in many aspects. Interesting design.

2 years ago 0

The camera is excellent, the sound is loud and good, the sensor works great, overall I'm happy with the phone.

2 years ago 0

1) of course the design, and in white color) 2) an excellent screen, bright, rich and, at the same time, natural 3) a good camera. Not a DSLR by a long shot, but not bad. 4) volume with reserve 5) you don’t want to let go of your hands =)

2 years ago 0

stylish model, large screen, excellent sound, good camera, beautiful pink color

2 years ago 0

Excellent camera, stylish design, fast. The 16GB memory that comes with the kit is quite enough. The built-in memory is still enough without root rights. I dropped it once on a tiled floor, the back cover opened, the battery flew out and in the end the only damage was my nerves and almost nothing noticeable scratch near the flash on the back cover!

2 years ago 0

It’s not dull, it works great as a phone, you can hear it well, it doesn’t press on your ears. The screen is bright and clear, even PDF books are easy to read.

2 years ago 0

1.Slim, stylish design 2.Acceptable photo and video quality 3.Very durable original film on the screen (no need to buy or glue)

2 years ago 0

Design, optimal size, many functions.

2 years ago 0

It has justified itself and its functions! Android, 8.1 camera, flash, loud speaker, film included and one already pasted, it is possible to read text documents made on a computer, many applications.

2 years ago 0

Externally beautiful, quite fast, sensor response is fast.

2 years ago 0

1) Not enough RAM, but not to such an extent that it would interfere with using the phone.
2) The battery lasts for a day, but this is not critical for me.
3) It gets very hot during games and videos.

2 years ago 0

Well, for me, the only two drawbacks are the camera button is not very convenient, and the charging socket does not have a protective cover. Over time, it gets filled with all sorts of dust. Oh, I forgot, sometimes it gets a little warm when you play or navigate, but not much. Nothing terrible. The drivers built-in modem mode go to 7k, they could have been made for a working XP.

2 years ago 0

they still exist, namely:
1) lack of a front camera (to the extent that)
2) inconvenient power and volume buttons
3) the camera button does not call the camera, although this may be for the better
4) lack of intelligent search in the dialer. In general, the dialer is categorically similar to that in the IPhone. and that's a minus

2 years ago 0

The paint peels off very quickly... and so everything is fine

2 years ago 0

There is no front camera, but it would be very useful. If you use the flash as a flashlight, it is weak compared to the Samsung s2. As with any Android phone, you always need a charger on hand!

2 years ago 0

There is not enough RAM - it gets to the point that in order to install VKontakte, I have to tear down Yandex cards. Rave. The back panel is semicircular, you cannot press the screen when the phone is on the table, the phone shakes and jumps. The screen is too sensitive to some shadows from the hand, it always rewinds and switches somewhere. The screen is not blocked; any button turns on easily, even in a bag. The camera is terrible. It just sucks at reading barcodes, and the photos are all whitish and blurry. The non-touch buttons on the panel get clogged and it's harder to press the correct time than on other phones, it's a little annoying. The battery lasts about an hour in surfing mode. I charge my phone at night; I keep it in my bag at work, but sometimes the battery doesn’t last even until the end of the working day.

2 years ago 0

1.Very little internal memory
2. Very fragile case (the entire product is completely made of plastic, even the buttons), the back cover creaks when pressed, after two years of use without a case it looks terrible, it has never fallen, but the end wall has cracks on all sides, pieces of plastic fall off in the area of ​​the buttons
3.Low RAM (even the contact list opens slowly)
4.Inconvenient location of the lock key and audio output
5.Sometimes it lags unrealistically

2 years ago 0

Constantly losing network! Often right during a conversation. This is a known disease of Sony smartphones.

2 years ago 0

The lack of a front camera, a 3.5 output on the side, I couldn’t get the phone to work in modem mode, but I’m ready to blame this on my stupidity, although the antenna appeared once at the bottom right and immediately disappeared and never appeared again. For some reason, I need to update PC Companion Otherwise, the program simply does not work on the computer. After working for 2 months, the “functions” button (on the right) flew out, it was repaired under warranty, now there are no problems.

2 years ago 0

THE BATTERY IS ABSOLUTELY HORROR!! But I noticed that some people write here that they last 1 or even 2 days
and they even manage to use it, it’s complete nonsense! The battery lasts for 1 day! But of course, if you just call and that’s it, 1.5 is enough for 2 days. But then the question is, is it really needed? Just for show! And the ears were not very capable of creating a remote control.

The new version of the smartphone, which will soon go on sale wholesale, will be a continuation of the successfully proven SonyEricsson model with small, but still significant changes. What's new in the flagship smartphone now?

Platform

The most important change is in the processor - arc S was equipped with a 1.4 GHz single-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255. This move can most likely be explained by the fact that application optimization for dual-core processors is still far from ideal, while increasing the clock frequency actually increases performance. Sony Ericsson calls the choice of increased processor power as the main difference part of standard practice for releasing an updated version of a successful model.

Due to the more powerful processor, the manufacturer promises increased performance and stunning video. The 4.2" TFT display, by the way, remains the same - the Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology makes it bright, high-contrast and absolutely colorful. The resolution remains at 854x480 pixels with 16 million colors.

According to company representatives, the new processor provides increased performance. The Xperia™ arc S processes media files and launches the camera 25% faster, and loads web pages 20% faster than the Xperia™ arc. It retains the same 512MB of RAM as the original Xperia arc.

Decor

The main colors of the new product are white, black, pink and gold. The last color looks quite unusual for a cell phone, but for now arc S will not be supplied to Russia with such a case.

The company sees the main advantage of arc S as its design, which is considered extremely successful. Let us remind you that the device is very thin - only 8.7 mm - and weighs 117 grams. The Xperia arc S also received the EISA “Best European Cameraphone 2011-2012” award.

Software component

In addition to the design and processor, changes will also affect the software. The main platform will be the Android 2.3.4 operating system with a strict proprietary Timescape shell - it can be called a slight difference from 2.3.3 installed in arc. Sony Ericsson did not want to install the latest version, 2.3.5, since the fundamental differences there are minimal.

More broadly, this difference in the company is explained by the fact that Google itself has slowed down the release of significant updates after last year's incident. Then three major updates to the Android OS were released in a very short time, which caused all smartphone manufacturers to literally “howl”: they had to quickly and repeatedly redo the firmware.

Now significant updates are released much less frequently, and manufacturers can focus on releasing their own updates. Sony Ericsson, despite this, began to release its firmware more often - and, as far as we understand, in new firmware, attention is now paid more to eliminating minor errors and adding various proprietary elements. For example, the latest firmware for Xperia devices added new themes and new widgets, as well as tighter integration with Facebook.

3D Sweep Panorama

Another feature of the new arc S is the now fashionable three-dimensionality. But it’s not at all the same as on TVs from Korean manufacturers (which require special glasses); and not at all the same as when watching a movie with red and blue glasses; and is not at all the same as in, in which, in general, “everything is your own.”

Three-dimensionality in arc S was achieved using an original technology for capturing panoramic images and then stitching them together. Only here it is not a large panorama that is stitched together, but several images (programmatically) to achieve a stereo effect. Simple and tasteful, but, most likely, even the “red-blue” anaglyph here is still very far away.

Viewing pictures is also possible on a large screen: the phone has an HDMI connector, through which the device connects to a TV and makes it possible to view pictures on a large screen.

In addition, the 3D Sweep Panorama option will be implemented in all phones of the company, representatives said.

Of course, you can read about the original one, but for those who don’t want to bother themselves with reading a lot of text, we’ll briefly talk about the main technical characteristics of the updated model, partially summarizing the above.

Technical characteristics of SonyEricsson Xperia arc S:

• GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS HSPA (900/2100, 800/850/1900/2100 MHz),
• TFT display 4.2-inch touchscreen, with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, using Reality display technology with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 8.1 MP camera with Exmor R matrix, autofocus, flash, HD video recording (720p)
• 1.4 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 processor
• Memory - up to 320 MB
• Memory card support - microSD, up to 32 MB
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
• FM radio with RDS, aGPS
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Micro USB
• GSM/GPRS talk time - up to 7 hours 25 minutes
• GSM/GPRS standby time - up to 460 hours
• UMTS talk time - up to 7 hours 35 minutes
• UMTS standby time - up to 460 hours
• Music listening time - up to 37 hours
• Video playback - up to 6 hours 25 minutes
• OS Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
• Dimensions - 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm
• Weight - 117 grams

Video review of SonyEricsson LT18i Xperia arc S

So, an ultra-thin smartphone based on the Android 2.3 operating system in a classic form factor, with dimensions of 125x63x8.7 mm and a weight of 117 grams. The smartphone's capacitive touchscreen TFT display has a diagonal of 4.2 inches, 16.7 million colors and a resolution of 854x480 pixels. The standard TFT technology is enhanced by the proprietary Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology. The smartphone also offers auto-rotate, multi-touch and NO air gap technologies.

The arc S has only a rear camera (like the arc), with a resolution of 8.1 MP, with LED flash, autofocus and sixteenx digital zoom. The smartphone supports video recording in HD format with a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels and stereo sound, thanks to the second microphone. There are also light and proximity sensors.

The volume of built-in memory is 1024 MB, of which only 320 MB is available to the user, but micro-SDHC memory cards up to 32 GB are supported, the delivery package will include a 16 GB memory card and an HDMI cable.

The set of interfaces is standard: WiFi, USB and Bluetooth (the exact versions of supported protocols are unknown yet), GPS (aGPS), HDMI and the DLNA protocol are also supported.

Among the interesting additions, it is worth mentioning noise reduction technology, video chat mode in gtalk (already supported by some cellular operators), advanced synchronization with Facebook and Twitter, TrackID music recognition application, FM radio with RDS support. Swype support for typing is also announced.

The retail price of the model will be 21,990 rubles.

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Results and comparison with competitors

This is a logical continuation of the successful Xperia arc model, so in terms of the main characteristics everything remains unchanged. Arc sells well and is liked by users: it is currently the most advanced smartphone in the Xperia line.

The well-known company Sony Ericsson has long been entrenched in the niche of mobile devices. Phones from the company are famous for their stylish design and reliability. At the same time, the cost of the devices attracts the attention of buyers.

About the phone

Sony Ericsson LT18i is an improved copy of the previous model. The developers decided not to abandon the project, but added an overclocked processor to it and slightly changed the color. Users appreciated the modified device on Android. Is this Sony Ericsson really that good?

Contents of delivery

Getting to know any device begins with the configuration. The packaging has an image of the model and features of the operating system on the top. There is a sticker that makes it clear that the phone is running Android 4.0 (below - upgradable). In fact, the system version is 2.3.4. Therefore, to get the updated version, you will have to work on your own. This is the first drawback that can be chalked up to the creators of the Sony Ericsson LT18i. Not every user has the skills to get the coveted Android 4.0, and an experienced owner will not want to bother with the update.

The delivery set is standard. The box contains: USB-microUSB, power supply, headphones and HDMI cable. For the latter we can say thank you to the company. However, you are unlikely to be able to watch movies on your TV via HDMI - photos and videos at most.

Design

The appearance of the Sony Ericsson LT8i is quite good - the company clearly employs excellent designers. The front side looks very stylish and elegant. The display occupies almost the entire surface, and has a white border around the edges. If we compare the mobile phone in appearance with its closest competitors, then it is clearly an order of magnitude better. The body of the Sony Ericsson LT18i is made of good plastic. Of course, the nice design may hide weak hardware, but the first impression of the device is positive.

The back cover of the Sony Ericsson LT18i is available in three color variations: white, pink or black. Made of matte plastic. Fingerprints and scratches remain. On white, by the way, not so much. If you squeeze the phone in your hand, you hear a crunching noise.

The lid can be removed, which is becoming increasingly rare today. There is a removable battery underneath. Slightly higher are the slots for micro-SD and micro-SIM. You can remove them only if there is no battery.

Sensors and buttons

Proximity and light sensors are located on the front side of the phone. A little to the right is the speaker. Here it is of high quality, the interlocutor can be heard well. Sony Ericsson Arc S is left without a front camera. Some may see this as a drawback, while others will take it calmly. In any case, it would not be superfluous. Apparently, the developers decided to save money by not adding a camera.

The lower part is occupied by mechanical buttons: “Back”, “Home” and “Menu”. Pressing the buttons is uncomfortable at first - you need to get used to their location.

On the left side of the Sony Ericsson LT18i there is a standard headphone input. On the right is the volume key, made in the form of a rocker. Just above there is a micro-USB connector and an indicator of missed events. Everyone knows about the company’s demanding attitude to the quality of the cameras of its devices. In this Sony Ericsson model they even added a shortcut key to it. However, the location chosen was not the best, so using the button is not very convenient.

At the bottom there is a microphone and a loop for attaching a strap. The on/off button is on the top. Here it is round and recessed into the body. I must say that the power button somewhat spoils the appearance of the device. Nearby there is an HDMI socket, which is hidden by a plug.

On the back there is a camera eye and an LED flash.

Display

It has a regular LCD matrix. The screen diagonal is 4.2". Resolution is 480x854 pixels. There is no air gap between the matrix and the glass, which is an additional advantage of the Sony Ericsson LT18i. The display is highly sensitive. It has good natural colors. The brightness is not very high, so it is difficult to see information on the screen in the sun Despite this, it can be noted that the display fades under rays that are an order of magnitude smaller than the popular SuperAMOLED.

Viewing angles are another drawback of the device. When the phone is slightly tilted to the side, color distortion occurs. This minus cannot be called serious. Viewing angles are not very important for a smartphone, unlike a tablet.

You can rate the screen a solid four. If you forget about the angles, then you can give it a five.

Battery

Sony Ericsson LT18i, the firmware of which is carried out through a special program, received a regular lithium-ion battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh. The battery is relatively weak, but the smartphone holds a charge for a long time. With standard use (calls, SMS, surfing the Internet, running some applications and games), the charge lasts for the whole day.

The developers claim a standby time of up to 460 hours. In talk mode - up to seven and a half. You can listen to music on a single charge for up to 37 hours.

In practice: the phone worked for a week in standby mode, twenty hours of listening to music on headphones (at maximum volume), five hours of watching videos in HD format (with automatic screen brightness).

Communication capabilities

Sony Ericsson LT18i, the firmware for which is available on the manufacturer’s website, has all the features that are popular today. You can access the Internet via 2G or 3G networks. There is Wi-Fi standard 802.11. Thanks to this, the phone can be turned into an access point. There is Bluetooth for transferring media files. All functions can be customized to suit the user's personal needs.

Memory

The Sony Ericsson LT18i phone has 512 MB of RAM. This volume can be found in other models of the Xperia line. It may not be enough for some applications and games. The developers, apparently, saved money by significantly cutting down on RAM. If you like to play new games, it is better to take a closer look at devices with a large amount of RAM.

The internal memory capacity is only 1 GB, with 300 MB free. This volume is not enough and the user will have to purchase a memory card. The device supports micro-SD up to 32 GB.

Camera

The device has only one 8 MP camera and an LED flash. Many people refuse to purchase a device due to the lack of a front camera. Photos are clear and rich. Not many other companies can boast of the same quality cameras. The video also turns out well. The sound, which has an extensive stereo base, deserves special attention.

The maximum image resolution is 3264x2448 pixels. There is digital zoom. The image can be stabilized using built-in functions. Photos can be taken in macro mode. The developers did not forget about such a popular feature as face and smile recognition.

Videos can be recorded in HD, that is, in a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Recording can be done in a variety of formats. Immediately after shooting, you can view the material on your home TV thanks to HDMI.

Performance

Finally we come to the most interesting part.

Sony Ericsson LT18i, the price of which is about ten thousand rubles, received a Qualcomm MSM8255 processor operating at a clock frequency of 1 GHz. It is interesting that in the previous model the developers installed a chipset with the prefix “T”, which received a frequency of 1.4 GHz at the factory. This device can also be overclocked, but you will have to do it manually. Not every user will be able to do this (especially correctly), so many will have to

Graphics accelerator - Adreno 205. The device works quite quickly. There are no strong lags or brakes. You won't be able to run demanding games on this hardware. Most popular applications run fine.

In Quadrant Pro, the device showed 1289 points, which is much lower than the flagships. Antutu Benchmark gave an overall score of 2844.

Software platform

For sale is a smartphone with Android version 2.3.4 installed. It is exclusive and is installed on all devices in the line. It is possible to upgrade to version 4.0. Don't expect huge changes. Only some icons will change externally, and new widgets will appear.

The new version released by the manufacturer allowed the user to take screenshots using standard means. Now just press the power button and select the desired item. Some system errors have also been fixed. The operating system began to work more stable and faster. Any device user can update to 4.0 today.

Device in operation

In everyday use, the smartphone showed its best side. There were errors in programs from developers, but they were minor. It’s also worth mentioning checkboxes. Sometimes they were not marked in a different color, and it was difficult to understand whether the item was selected or not. It is interesting that the company did not rush to correct this minor flaw.

The device may lose Wi-Fi signal even when it is close to the source.

Otherwise, the device worked stably and quickly.

Conclusion

Sony Ericsson LT18i today is not the best option for advanced users to purchase. The device has a lot of shortcomings that can scare off a demanding buyer. The phone did not have a front camera, which every Chinese “craft” has today, but many people really need it, for example, for video calls.

The hardware is also not impressive, as it has difficulty running some programs. You will have to forget about popular games altogether. There is very little built-in memory. You can find a cheaper model that boasts 4 or even 8 GB. The same problem exists with RAM. It is only enough for built-in applications, and only a meager amount remains for downloaded ones. And if the built-in memory can be expanded using memory cards, then what to do with the RAM?

The appearance of the device is good, but there are complaints about the mechanical buttons. It is clear that emphasis was placed on design, but they were made very small and inconvenient. You have to get used to it.

These shortcomings aside, the Sony Ericsson LT18i is not much worse than more expensive brands. The design completely surpasses many famous companies and at the same time has an acceptable cost. If you're looking for an affordable smartphone that's ideal for everyday use, the Sony Ericsson Arc S is a great option.