# Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S

> smartphone model by Sony Ericsson

**Wikidata**: [Q782180](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q782180)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_arc_S)  
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Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S**:

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## Summary  
The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S is a smartphone model released by Sony Ericsson. It runs on the Android operating system and is part of the Sony Xperia series. The device succeeded the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and was followed by the Sony Xperia S.

## Key Facts  
- **Manufacturer**: Sony Mobile Communications  
- **Operating System**: Android  
- **Dimensions**: 125 mm (height) × 63 mm (width) × 8.7 mm (thickness)  
- **Mass**: 117 grams  
- **Connector**: Micro-USB  
- **Preceded by**: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc  
- **Succeeded by**: Sony Xperia S  
- **Part of series**: Sony Xperia  
- **Country**: United States  

## FAQs  
### Q: What operating system does the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S use?  
A: The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S runs on Android, the operating system created by Google for mobile devices.  

### Q: What are the dimensions of the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S?  
A: The device measures 125 mm in height, 63 mm in width, and 8.7 mm in thickness, weighing 117 grams.  

### Q: What replaced the Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S?  
A: It was succeeded by the Sony Xperia S, another smartphone model in the Xperia series.  

## Why It Matters  
The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S represents a transitional model in Sony Ericsson's smartphone lineup, bridging the gap between the Xperia Arc and the later Sony Xperia S. Its slim design (8.7 mm thickness) and lightweight build (117 grams) were notable for their time, offering a balance of portability and functionality. As part of the Xperia series, it contributed to Sony's reputation for producing sleek, Android-powered devices. The phone's release in the United States also marked Sony Ericsson's continued efforts to compete in the global smartphone market.  

## Notable For  
- **Slim design**: At 8.7 mm thick, it was one of the slimmer smartphones of its era.  
- **Lightweight**: Weighing only 117 grams, it was easy to carry and handle.  
- **Transitional model**: Bridged the gap between the Xperia Arc and Sony Xperia S.  

## Body  
### Specifications  
- **Mass**: 117 grams  
- **Dimensions**: 125 mm (height) × 63 mm (width) × 8.7 mm (thickness)  
- **Connector**: Micro-USB  

### Lineage  
- **Preceded by**: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc  
- **Succeeded by**: Sony Xperia S  

### Software  
- **Operating System**: Android  

### Manufacturer  
- **Brand**: Sony Ericsson (later Sony Mobile Communications)  

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## References

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