Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S vs Motorola Razr 40 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/25/2023 9:26 AM, updated: 8/28/2023 6:44 AM

Compare Motorola Razr 40 Ultra X Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
LED

480x854

8
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

29Points Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1080x2640

12
MP

32mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	vs	29 Advantages Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+117 grams (4.1 ounces)62% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+12GB LPDDR523 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+512GB (460GB available)1471 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+6.99 millimeters (0.28 inches)24% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x2640 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+413 PPI77% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.2"	vs	+6.9"64% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 13MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)60% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+(front) 32MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps207 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh153% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Arc S LT18, Sony Ericsson Ayame	Lenovo Moto Razr 40 Ultra XT2321-1
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), China
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2011	6/5/2023, Announced: 6/1/2023
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	6.99 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 125 millimeters (2.48 x 4.92 in)	73.95 x 170.83 millimeters (2.91 x 6.73 in)
Weight	117 grams (4.1 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, flexible plastic screen, glass back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus Folded: 15.1 x 73,95 x 88.4 mm
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	4.2" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~85.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x2640 pixels (22:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	413 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	165Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1400nits[peak] HDR10+ 120% DCI-P3 Extra display: AMOLED 3.6" (1056x1066), 144Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 13
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 975396 (v9) Geekbench: 3645 (v5.1), 4045 (v6) GFXBench: 65fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	512GB (460GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 41, 66, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2108°1/3"1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120fps Slow motion
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA750	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	5W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	7.6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Pure White, Midnight Blue, Misty Silver, Gloss Black, Sakura Pink • 8GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • SE Timescape • 3D sweep panorama • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Infinite Black, Glacier Blue, Viva Magenta • Ready For • ThinkShield
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)	Motorola Razr 40 Ultra (512GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.66W/kg (head)	1.26W/kg (head), 1.37W/kg (body)