Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim) vs Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Asha 503 vs Sony Ericsson Cedar phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2020 9:21 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:10 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) Compare Nokia Asha 503 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)

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14 Advantages Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)22% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+3"36% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1200 mAh20% 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)
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
5MB	vs	+512MB (280MB available)55 times More internal storage for applications and files
111 grams (3.89 ounces)	vs	+84 grams (2.94 ounces)32% Lighter
133 PPI	vs	+182 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video

15 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

260 thousand

240x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	Cedar (J108a)
Other model names	Nokia Asha 503 RM-922, Nokia Asha 503 RM-958	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Nokia	Sony Ericsson
Release date	11/1/2013	9/1/2010
Depth	12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.39 x 4.04 in)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)
Weight	111 grams (3.89 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 503 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~44.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	133 PPI	182 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
System version	Nokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	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 503 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
RAM memory	128MB	SDRAM
Internal storage	5MB	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	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) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 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	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
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	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 503 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	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	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	475 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Asha 503 (Dual-Sim)	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	HTML, XHTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, Yellow, White, Red, Green • 4GB microSD included • Nokia Life • Support WhatsApp and eBuddy IM 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 503 (Dual-Sim)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.43W/kg (head), 0.64W/kg (body)	feature not registered