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Motorola Spice XT vs Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

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

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3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) Compare Motorola Spice XT X
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Spice XT

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Spice XT} 17 Advantages Motorola Spice XT vs Cedar (J108a)} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)30%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+3.5"59%
Larger screen
vs2.2"
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+VGA (640x480)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+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
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1540 mAh54%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
512MB (150MB available)vs+512MB (280MB available)87%
More internal storage for applications and files
114 grams (3.99 ounces)vs+84 grams (2.94 ounces)36%
Lighter
165 PPIvs+182 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

15 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
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ModelSpice XTCedar (J108a)
Other model namesMotorola XT531, Motorola SPICE XT531Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandMotorolaSony Ericsson
Release date9/1/20119/1/2010
Depth11.95 millimeters (0.47 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 114 millimeters (2.44 x 4.49 in)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)
Weight114 grams (3.99 ounces)84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI182 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227T16bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (150MB available)512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/0.384 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
Battery capacity1540 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours5 hours
Standby480 hours (20 days)475 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Moto Switch UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red
• Twitter and Facebook apps
• Youtube and MySpace apps
• Eco friendly materials
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Spice XTSony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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