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Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) vs Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol 4S vs Sony Ericsson Cedar phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) 33Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

21
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) Compare Alcatel Idol 4S X
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)

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Idol 4S (Windows)} 33 Advantages Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows) vs Cedar (J108a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
+64GB (54GB available)196 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (280MB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)121%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1440x2560 pixels47 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+534 PPI193%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs182 PPI
+5.5"150%
Larger screen
vs2.2"
+(back) 21MP10 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+4K UHD (3840x2160)107 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+1000000 apps (Windows Store)99999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
152 grams (5.32 ounces)vs+84 grams (2.94 ounces)81%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
+ specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
ModelIdol 4S (Windows)Cedar (J108a)
Other model namesT-Mobile Alcatel 4S 6071W, Alcatel OT-6071wSony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandAlcatelSony Ericsson
Release date11/1/20169/1/2010
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 153.9 millimeters (2.97 x 6.06 in)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI182 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
System versionWindows 10 MobileProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)16bit
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (54GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 12)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Back camera (main camera)21 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution5616x3744 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
Battery capacity3000 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13.3 hours5 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)475 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gold/black
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LED notification (white light)
• 2.5D Glass back panel
• JBL earphones
• Hi-Fi 3.6W dual-stereo
• Front camera: Wide Angle 84°
• Reversible phone
• VR goggles compatible
• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red
• Twitter and Facebook apps
• Youtube and MySpace apps
• Eco friendly materials
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel Idol 4S (Windows)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.06W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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