Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB) vs Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Omnia 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 10:09 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1440
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) Compare Samsung Omnia X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)

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!

15 Advantages Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
+16GB58 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (280MB available)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)24% Thinner	vs	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+240x400 pixels25% Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+3.2"45% Larger screen	vs	2.2"
+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QVGA (320x240)
+50 apps (Windows Mobile)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	10 apps
+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+1440 mAh44% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1000 mAh
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
122 grams (4.27 ounces)	vs	+84 grams (2.94 ounces)45% Lighter
65 thousand	vs	+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
146 PPI	vs	+182 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
2.0 + A2DP	vs	+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

11 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

7.2 Mbps

Accelerometer

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

Hands-free calling

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Cedar (J108a)
Other model names	Samsung Omnia i900, Samsung SGH-i908 Omnia, Samsung Witu	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	7/21/2008	9/1/2010
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.9 x 112 millimeters (2.24 x 4.41 in)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	84 grams (2.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	2.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~45.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	146 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
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
System version	Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Chipset	32bit: Marvell PXA312	16bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Intel XScale (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
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
RAM memory	128MB LPDDR	SDRAM
Internal storage	16GB	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	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	7.2 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 2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	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
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 15 fps	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	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	Autofocus	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	Face detection	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
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	QVGA (320x240)	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
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	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, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, AMR, AAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	Not supported
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43
Battery capacity	1440 mAh	1000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	5 hours
Standby	450 hours (18.8 days)	475 hours (19.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	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	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: Modern Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 3D sound technology • HDR • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer Java framework	• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red • Twitter and Facebook apps • Youtube and MySpace apps • Eco friendly materials Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)	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