Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs Alcatel One Touch Fire phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2020 9:21 PM, updated: 1/24/2023 2:34 PM

Compare Alcatel One Touch Fire X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A) Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	vs	16 Advantages Alcatel One Touch Fire (4012A)
+512MB (280MB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (160MB available)
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)29% Lighter	vs	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
+182 PPI10% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)27% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+320x480 pixels100% Higher resolution screen
2.2"	vs	+3.5"59% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+1000 apps (Firefox Marketplace)99 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1400 mAh40% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0Advantage Bluetooth 3.0 is newer and faster
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

TFT LCD

260 thousand

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Accelerometer

+6 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
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Cedar (J108a)	One Touch Fire (4012A)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart	Alcatel Firefox OT-4012A
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Alcatel
Release date	9/1/2010	6/1/2013, Announced: 2/1/2013
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	12.2 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)	62.3 x 115 millimeters (2.45 x 4.53 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	108 grams (3.78 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x480 pixels (3:2)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
System version	Proprietary OS	Firefox OS 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Firefox OS 1.1
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Chipset	16bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
RAM memory	SDRAM	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	512MB (160MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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	7.2/2 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	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	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
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 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	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
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
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+, OGG
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
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	3.0
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) TLi014A1
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	3 hours
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	220 hours (9.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red • Twitter and Facebook apps • Youtube and MySpace apps • Eco friendly materials • Java framework	• Colors: Orange, Green, White • Firefox browser
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Alcatel Fire (4012A)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.45W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)