Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs BGH Joy A5

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs BGH Joy A5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2020 9:21 PM, updated: 6/4/2025 3:05 PM

Compare BGH Joy A5 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

22Points BGH Joy A5 Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

540x960

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BGH Joy A5

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!

1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	vs	22 Advantages BGH Joy A5
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
512MB (280MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)58% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
182 PPI	vs	+275 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+4"82% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1200 mAh20% 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	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

9 Common items in both devices

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

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

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BGH Joy A5
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Model	Cedar (J108a)	Joy A5
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart	BGH Joy Smart A5, BGH JOY-A5D
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	Argentina
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BGH
Release date	9/1/2010	3/1/2015
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)	64 x 126 millimeters (2.52 x 4.96 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	feature not registered
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BGH Joy A5
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 PPI	275 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
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)	BGH Joy A5
System version	Proprietary OS	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BGH Joy A5
Chipset	16bit	32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	ARM Mali-400 MP1 (500MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BGH Joy A5
RAM memory	SDRAM	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BGH Joy A5
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	21/5.76 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 900/2100
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, HSPA+
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)	BGH Joy A5
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection, Smile detection
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)	BGH Joy A5
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)	BGH Joy A5
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BGH Joy A5
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 + A2DP
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)	BGH Joy A5
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BGH Joy A5
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BGH Joy A5
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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: Black, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BGH Joy A5
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