Philips 699 vs Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

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Side by side comparison between Philips 699 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 Philips 699 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.6"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP

N/A

850
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) Compare Philips 699 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)

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4 Advantages Philips 699	vs	12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)3% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+2.6"18% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+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)
11MB	vs	+512MB (280MB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 4GB microSD	vs	+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
98 grams (3.43 ounces)	vs	+84 grams (2.94 ounces)17% Lighter
154 PPI	vs	+182 PPI18% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 1.2MP	vs	+(back) 2MP56% Higher resolution main camera
2G GPRS	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps149 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
850 mAh	vs	+1000 mAh18% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1.2	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	vs	+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

12 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

260 thousand

240x320 pixels

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

Proprietary OS

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

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📱 Model features
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Philips 699	Cedar (J108a)
Other model names	Philips 699 Dual-sim	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Philips	Sony Ericsson
Release date	9/24/2008	9/1/2010
Depth	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 106 millimeters (2.2 x 4.17 in)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)
Weight	98 grams (3.43 ounces)	84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.6" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~35.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	154 PPI	182 PPI
Colors	260 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
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
System version	Proprietary OS	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Chipset	feature not registered	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
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
RAM memory	feature not registered	SDRAM
Internal storage	11MB	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 4GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Philips 699	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	0.048 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Back camera (main camera)	1.2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	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
	Philips 699	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
	Philips 699	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.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
USB	Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	1.2	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	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
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43
Battery capacity	850 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	2.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	475 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Philips 699	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, 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	WAP, HTML	WAP, HTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Pen for resistive touch • Handwriting recognition • Screensavers and wallpapers • Languages: Chinese Simplified & Traditional, English Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red • Twitter and Facebook apps • Youtube and MySpace apps • Eco friendly materials Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Philips 699	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