LG L40 (Dual D170) vs Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

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Side by side comparison between LG L40 vs Sony Ericsson Cedar phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2020 9:21 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:38 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X LG L40 (Dual D170) 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) Compare LG L40 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG L40 (Dual D170)

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23 Advantages LG L40 (Dual D170)	vs	2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
+4GB (1.68GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (280MB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)30% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+3.5"59% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+WVGA (800x480)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% 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	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1540 mAh54% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage 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
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP, HTML
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
114 grams (3.99 ounces)	vs	+84 grams (2.94 ounces)36% Lighter
165 PPI	vs	+182 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

10 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	L40 (Dual D170)	Cedar (J108a)
Other model names	LG L40 Dual Chip D170, LG L40 Dual Sim D170, LG D170	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	LG	Sony Ericsson
Release date	4/1/2014	9/1/2010
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)
Weight	114 grams (3.99 ounces)	84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	182 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	LG UI 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	16bit
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	SDRAM
Internal storage	4GB (1.68GB available) eMMC 4.5	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 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 900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 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	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	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
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	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	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43
Battery capacity	1540 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	5 hours
Standby	feature not registered	475 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Guest Mode • Quick Memo • Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red • Twitter and Facebook apps • Youtube and MySpace apps • Eco friendly materials • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG L40 (Dual D170)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.56W/kg (head), 0.65W/kg (body)	feature not registered