Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc vs Xiaomi Black Shark
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Xperia Arc: 73 g lighter
- Xperia Arc:
- 117 g
- Black Shark:
- 190 g
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Width
Xperia Arc: 12.4 mm narrower
- Xperia Arc:
- 63 mm
- Black Shark:
- 75.4 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia Arc: 1.79 in smaller diagonal
- Xperia Arc:
- 4.2 in
- Black Shark:
- 5.99 in
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Chipset
- Xperia Arc:
- Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
- Black Shark:
- Qualcomm SDM845 Snapdragon 845 (10 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- Xperia Arc:
- Single
- Black Shark:
- Dual
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Depth
Xperia Arc: 0.6 mm thinner
- Xperia Arc:
- 8.7 mm
- Black Shark:
- 9.3 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Xperia Arc
- Height:
- 125 mm
- Width:
- 63 mm
- Depth:
- 8.7 mm
2. Black Shark
- Height:
- 161.6 mm +36.6 mm versus Xperia Arc
- Width:
- 75.4 mm +12.4 mm versus Xperia Arc
- Depth:
- 9.3 mm +0.6 mm versus Xperia Arc
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Xperia Arc
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.2 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 48.6 cm²
2. Black Shark
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.99 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 18:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 92.6 cm²
Black Shark has approximately 90.4% more rectangular screen area than Xperia Arc.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
Xperia Arc: Original memory entry
320 MB · 512 MB RAM
Black Shark: Original memory entry
128 GB · 8 GB RAM 64 GB · 6 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Xperia Arc
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) · 8 GB included
2. Black Shark
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Black Shark |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Weight |
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| Screen size |
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| Screen resolution |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Operating system OS |
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| Chipset |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Black Shark |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| Screen format |
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| Screen to body ratio |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection |
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Unknown |
Camera and Video
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Black Shark |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Camera specs |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications | Unknown |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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| Antutu 8 score * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Black Shark |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Unknown |
Music and Audio
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Black Shark |
|---|---|---|
| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Xperia Arc | Black Shark |
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| Dop |
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