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Review of Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB. Thorough explanation of the pros and cons of its functions and specifications/performances

Created date: 2018-02-24 22:21:22, Updated date: 2020-04-04 18:21:56

An examination of the advantages and disadvantages of the specs and capabilities of the Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB. How highly does it rate in terms of accessibility and performance in comparison with other smartphone? We reviewed the Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB to see if it was a good buy.

Features, Performance, and Reviews for the Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB

Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB 's size

The "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" is 63.0mm wide, 125.0mm tall, and 10.9mm thick. At this size, a man with large hands would be able to operate it comfortably with one hand, but it may feel a bit large for a woman with small hands. In the case of the "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB", it weighs about 118.0g. The weight of this phone is such that you'll barely notice it at all even when using one-handed. As such, you shouldn't have any problems using it even for long periods of time.

Both the size and weight of the "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" make it easy to hold in your hand and are unlikely to cause any trouble when you use it normally.

The CPU performance of Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB

The processing performance of the "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" is quite low at 1.5GHz×1(1.0-cores), and you may find minor issues even while browsing the internet or Twitter.

The "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" only has 512.0MB of RAM, which is fairly low. The RAM is regularly insufficient, so operation gets unstable and jerky even when using apps that are not resource intensive.

In rating the "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB"'s overall operational speed, it ranks at the low end of smartphones. It will lag and feel sluggish even during normal use. In most cases, users will feel the performance to be lacking.

Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB 's storage capacity

The "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" has 1.0GB of data storage. This is fine if you mainly use email or social media sites, but if you plan to take photos and videos or play games, you should buy an upgrade.

Since the "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" is compatible with SD cards, you'll be able to easily expand your storage capacity; you won't need to worry about how much internal space it has.

Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB 's screen

The "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" has a 4.2inch screen. The iPhone X has a big screen, which very likely won't ever trouble you. Just be aware that it's not a very good size for writing long blocks of text.

The screen quality of the "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" is such that images and videos can occasionally be somewhat blurry. For general usage however, it's largely not a problem.

The camera function of Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB

The main camera of the "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" has a capacity of 8.1MP pixels, and is adequate for normal use. But some users may feel dissatisfied with the picture quality.

The "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" comes equipped with a 0.0MP pixel front-facing camera, which is very low resolution. If you aren't particular about your videos or photos, it might be fine, but otherwise, we recommend a smartphone at least one tier higher.

The battery performance of Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB

The battery of the "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" has a capacity of 1500.0mAh, which is rather low. Compared to other smartphones, the battery life of the "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB" is not very good. It's okay if you're just using it for calls and the occasional bit of browsing, but if you're going to browse for extended periods, play games or watch videos, you want a reserve battery pack.

Overall assessment of Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB

The "Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB"'s performance level is that of a budget smartphone. It's a bit too weak to use as a main smartphone, so if possible you should consider something slightly more powerful. However, it should be sufficient for people that only want to use the most basic functions, like making calls and browsing the internet, and for people that don't really use smartphones much.

The merits and demerits of Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB

The merits of Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB

  • It's easy to hold and you can even comfortably use it with one hand.
  • Its light and quite easy to hold.

The demerits of Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB

  • The CPU performance is not very good, and will become operationally sluggish when using apps.
  • The rear-facing camera is very low resolution, so you should not think of using this smartphone as your main camera.
 
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Specifications of Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB

Xperia arc SO-01C docomo 1GB
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BrandXperia
Release date2011-03-24
ColorSakura Pink/Midnight Blue/Misty Silver
OSAndroid
Dimensions (width x height x thickness)63.0mm x 125.0mm x 10.9mm
Weight118.0g
Display size4.2inch
Display typeTFT
Screen resolution (width x height)480 x 854
Pixel density233ppi
Battery capacity1500.0mAh
ChipsetSnapdragon S2 MSM8255
CPU specs1.5GHz×1(1.0-cores)
RAM size512.0MB
Storage size1.0GB
Rear-camera resolution8.1MP
Front-camera resolution0.0MP

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General rating: 36.5/100

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