Nokia Asha 306 vs Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 306 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 Nokia Asha 306 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

32MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) Compare Nokia Asha 306 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 Nokia Asha 306	vs	8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)21% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+240x400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+3"36% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+Resistive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+1110 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
64MB (10MB available)	vs	+512MB (280MB available)27 times More internal storage for applications and files
96 grams (3.36 ounces)	vs	+84 grams (2.94 ounces)14% Lighter
65 thousand	vs	+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
155 PPI	vs	+182 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
QCIF (176x144)	vs	+QVGA (320x240)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

11 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

(back) 2MP

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

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

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+4 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Asha 306	Cedar (J108a)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 306 Full Touch	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	7/30/2012	9/1/2010
Depth	12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	53.8 x 110.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.34 in)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)
Weight	96 grams (3.36 ounces)	84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~43.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Multitouch	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	155 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
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
System version	Nokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Chipset	32bit	16bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 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
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
RAM memory	32MB SDRAM	SDRAM
Internal storage	64MB (10MB available)	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 306	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	0.236 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	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	Not supported	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	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
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QCIF (176x144) 10 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
	Nokia Asha 306	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
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	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, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 306	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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43
Battery capacity	1110 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	5 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	475 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 306	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-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	feature not registered	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver White, Red, Mid Blue, Dark Grey • 2GB microSD included • Containing up to 60% recycled materials Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red • Twitter and Facebook apps • Youtube and MySpace apps • Eco friendly materials Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Asha 306	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