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Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) vs Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Sony Ericsson Cedar phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) 34Points
6.5"
PLS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) Compare Samsung Galaxy A21s X
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)

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!

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)} 34 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB) vs Cedar (J108a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
+64GB (48GB available)175 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (280MB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)74%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage
TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1600 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+270 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs182 PPI
+6.5"195%
Larger screen
vs2.2"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP30 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+PDAF: phase detection autofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 13MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
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
vsNot supported
+Virtual ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+84 grams (2.94 ounces)129%
Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

6 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
3.5mm jack
FM / FM (RDS)
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector / MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
ModelGalaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Cedar (J108a)
Other model namesGalaxy A21s SM-A217F/Dual-Sim NFC (64GB + 6GB RAM)Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart
Country or region availableHong Kong
Hong Kong
(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date6/2/2020, Announced: 5/15/20209/1/2010
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)75.3 x 163.7 millimeters (2.96 x 6.44 in)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Display typeTFT PLSTFT LCD
Screen size6.5" inches2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)270 PPI182 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
System versionAndroid 10Proprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 12feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 850 (8nm)16bit
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Octa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MP1feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X SDRAM
Internal storage64GB (48GB available)
eMMC 5.1
512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/150 Mbps7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat7/13 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"1.12µm123°
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
2 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Virtual ambient light sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
Battery capacity5000 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, watts15W (9V/1.67A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered475 hours (19.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, HTML5WAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Red• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red
• Twitter and Facebook apps
• Youtube and MySpace apps
• Eco friendly materials
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A21s (SM-A217F/DSN 64GB/6GB)Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.422W/kg (head), 1.544W/kg (body)feature not registered
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