| Hardware and OS | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | |
| Operating system | Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean) | |
| Processor | 1.4 GHz Scorpion | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255T Snapdragon S2 | |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | |
| Internal memory | 1 GB (320 MB user available), 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included | |
| Display | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | other phones |
| Type | LED-backlit LCD | |
| Size | 4.2" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 px | |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 61.7% | |
| Display area | 48.6 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 233 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Edge | Up to 237 kbps | |
| GPRS | Up to 86 kbps | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS; GLONASS | |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB Host | |
| Camera | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | other phones |
| Main camera | 8 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 8 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Multimedia | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| Design | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | other phones |
| Colors | Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink | |
| Dimensions | 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 117 g | |
| Battery | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1500 mAh, Removable Li-Po | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 460 h (2G) / Up to 460 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 7 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 35 min (3G)
Music play - Up to 37 h | |
| Other | Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S | other phones |
| SAR | SAR EU - 0.66 W/kg (head) | |
| Release date | 2011, August | |
