Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S (LT18i)

Looking exactly the same as the original Xperia Arc（LT15i）, The Xperia arc S （LT18i）is a worthy update and a good buy for those new to Android. It is 8.7mm at its thinnest point, and the chassis is made of plastic with a glossy finish.

It is equipped with a faster 1.4GHz Qualcomm single-core processor and Adreno 205 image processing chip, providing 512MB RAM and 1GB ROM. It features a large 4.2-inch display with a FWVGA (854 x 480 pixels) resolution and Android2.3.4 OS, supporting the WCDMA/HSDPA high-speed network and Wi-Fi.

Like the Xperia ray, the handset also features an 8.1-megapixel camera with Sony Exmor R sensor and an LED photo light. The company has also added the ability to take panoramic and 3D (stereoscopic) images by panning the phone.

To cater to various tastes, the device comes in five colors: white, midnight blue, pink, misty silver and black. The price runs between 2,300 and 2,400 yuan ((US$365.1-381) in the Chinese market.