Galaxy S 2 Vs Xperia Arc

RSR · 31 May 2011 at 22:18

Galaxy S 2 Vs Xperia Arc Camera / Video Comparison Thread

Galaxy S 2 Vs Xperia Arc Camera / Video Comparison Thread

SGS2 Specs Click Here

Xperia Arc Spec Click Here

The Comparison

I started this thread to compare the Samsung Galaxy S 2 against the Xperia Arc.

More too follow.

Also any requests?

RSR · 31 May 2011 at 22:19

Reserved - Photos

RSR · 31 May 2011 at 22:19

Reserved - Video

Locke · 31 May 2011 at 22:26

The Galaxy S II wins, end the thread now mods.

Robbo · 31 May 2011 at 22:28

I think its only really the camera to compare, everything else is firmly in favour of the Galaxy S II

RSR · 31 May 2011 at 22:31

Robbo said:
I think its only really the camera to compare, everything else is firmly in favour of the Galaxy S II

Correct, ill reserve judgement for the rest of it until I have had a good chance to use it.

Appelhanns · 31 May 2011 at 23:05

I would be interested to know what difference the extra core makes in everyday use/what features make use of the extra core?

RSR · 31 May 2011 at 23:07

Osian said:
I would be interested to know what difference the extra core makes in everyday use/what features make use of the extra core?

I'll give it a test and post some results once I have had a good play.

manoz · 31 May 2011 at 23:09

Colours, Blacks and vivids etc. Is that Bravia screen any good?

RSR · 31 May 2011 at 23:17

manoz said:
Colours, Blacks and vivids etc. Is that Bravia screen any good?

I can get some photo's if that helps? Does anyone have any good test videos?

I'll have a play with a device before properly replaying to the question though as I need to find some reference media.

Robbo · 31 May 2011 at 23:23

The Bravia screen is pretty good, I'd certainly rank it behind the Retina display and SAMOLED+ though. However, I much prefer it to qHD/TFT/LCD/SLCD.

Appelhanns · 31 May 2011 at 23:26

Battery life I want to hear about as well!

RSR · 31 May 2011 at 23:39

Osian said:
Battery life I want to hear about as well!

No Problem.

sarge78 · 1 Jun 2011 at 00:14

High dynamic range comparison shots please! (Landscape with bright sky + lots of shadows from buildings/trees etc) plus a usual low light ones.

Robbo said:
The Bravia screen is pretty good, I'd certainly rank it behind the Retina display and SAMOLED+ though. However, I much prefer it to qHD/TFT/LCD/SLCD.

I could be wrong but the Arcs display is just a high end S-LCD panel with a fancy name/software (qHD is a resolution you numpty

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Robbo · 1 Jun 2011 at 01:16

sarge78 said:
I could be wrong but the Arcs display is just a high end S-LCD panel with a fancy name/software (qHD is a resolution you numpty )

Well its a 'high end' SLCD panel so it is a bit different as far as I know

I know qHD is a resolution but it also changes the 'perception' of the screen, the Sensation screen other than resolution is actually worse than a normal SLCD :eek:

Its the same as the TFT panel on the EVO 4G.

insane200 · 1 Jun 2011 at 01:16

The Arc still does it for me.

Robbo · 1 Jun 2011 at 01:23

insane200 said:
The Arc still does it for me.

Why?

kona786 · 1 Jun 2011 at 07:44

Robbo said:
I know qHD is a resolution but it also changes the 'perception' of the screen, the Sensation screen other than resolution is actually worse than a normal SLCD Its the same as the TFT panel on the EVO 4G.

What do you mean?

Sensation has a good SLCD qHD display wheras as the EVO 4G has the same crappy boggo LCD display as the DHD.

And the Arc is an above average screen with good colours and deep blacks but thats it. Viewing angles are sub IPS (IP4) and the Bravia engine just enhances pictures in the picture viewer. SGS2 has a enhancer too.

RSR · 1 Jun 2011 at 08:32

The first things i have noticed using the phone on the train this morning. The audio plaback isnt as loud and overall it sounds much flatter on music playback. This was using the same 320Kb ACC files. Its also much the same story with incall volume and call quailty.

Streeteh · 1 Jun 2011 at 09:11

andyd said:
The first things i have noticed using the phone on the train this morning. The audio plaback isnt as loud and overall it sounds much flatter on music playback. This was using the same 320Kb ACC files. Its also much the same story with incall volume and call quailty.

Which phone you talking about?

If it's the SGS2, get powerAMP and whack up the volume in the equalizer, job done.