BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) vs Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

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Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 vs Sony Ericsson Cedar phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2020 9:21 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:22 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.46"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1150
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) Compare BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

8 Advantages BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	vs	8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)12% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+2.46"12% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1150 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+A-GPSAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
104 grams (3.64 ounces)	vs	+84 grams (2.94 ounces)24% Lighter
65 thousand	vs	+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
163 PPI	vs	+182 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

13 Common items in both devices

256MB / 512MB (280MB available)

TFT LCD

320x240 pixels

(back) 2MP

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

+6 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Cedar (J108a)
Other model names	T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300, RIM Kepler	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	BlackBerry	Sony Ericsson
Release date	8/9/2010	9/1/2010
Depth	13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)
Weight	104 grams (3.64 ounces)	84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.46" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~28.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	163 PPI	182 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
System version	BlackBerry OS 5.0	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	BlackBerry OS 6.0	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA930	16bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
RAM memory	256MB SDRAM	SDRAM
Internal storage	256MB	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1700/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Not supported
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, 3GP, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Sensors	Ambient light sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43
Battery capacity	1150 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	348 hours (14.5 days)	475 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Purple • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • UMA (carrier phone dependent) • LBS • HAC (M3/T3) • BlackBerry Maps Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red • Twitter and Facebook apps • Youtube and MySpace apps • Eco friendly materials Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 (T-Mobile)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered