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| Global Score | |
| 54 | 59.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | Microsoft |
| Android 4.0, 2.3.4 | Windows Phone 8.1 |
| 2011-08-31 | 2014-11-10 |
| 4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 inches | 5.52 x 2.85 x 0.35 inches |
| 4.13 ounces | 5.15 ounces |
| Black, Blue, Gray, Pink and White | Black, Blue, Gray, Green, Orange and White |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 359.00 | $ 135.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4.2 inches | 5 inches |
| 480 x 854 pixels | 540 x 960 pixels |
| TFT | IPS LCD |
| 233 pixels per inch | 220 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.6 | 7.6 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 chipset |
| Scorpion (Single-Core 1400 MHz) processor | Quad-Core 1200 MHz processor |
| 512 MB (333 MHz) RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Adreno 205 (245 MHz) GPU | Yes GPU |
| 7.92 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 1 GB internal memory | 8 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC (up to 32 GB) external memory slot | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot |
| 2.72 | 5.62 |
| Camera | |
| 8.10 MP | 5.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/2.40 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| -- | 28.00mm focal length |
| -- | 0.25 inches (1/4") sensor |
| 1280 x 720 (HD) video resolution | -- |
| 6.82 | 6.93 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| HSPA, UMTS, EDGE and GSM | HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA, HSUPA, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| SIM | Micro SIM |
| 3.9 | 4.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| Li-Ion Battery | 1905mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 460 hours standby time 7.4 hours talk time | 552 hours standby time 11 hours talk time |
| 1.36 | 3.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
Microsoft Lumia 535 is just a bit better than Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, getting a 59.3 score against 54. The Microsoft Lumia 535 comes with Windows Phone 8.1 operating system, and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S has Android 4.0 operating system. Although Microsoft Lumia 535 is much newer than Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, it is somewhat heavier and just a bit thicker.
The Lumia 535 and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S count with extremely similar displays, because although the Lumia 535 has a bit lower quantity of pixels per inch of display, it also counts with a bigger screen and a bit higher 960 x 540 resolution. Microsoft Lumia 535 counts with a way bigger memory for games and applications than Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, because it has 8 GB internal memory capacity and an external memory card slot that supports a maximum of 128 GB.
The Microsoft Lumia 535 has a bit better processing unit than Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, because although it has doesn't have a graphics processor, it also counts with more cores (although they are slower) and more RAM memory. Microsoft Lumia 535 captures a little bit better videos and photos than Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S, although it has a camera in the back with a much lower resolution, they both have the same camera aperture.
The Microsoft Lumia 535 has a much longer battery life than Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S.
In addition to being the best phone in our current comparison, the Lumia 535 is also a bargain compared to the other phones.
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