Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs BlackBerry Bold 9700 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 BlackBerry Bold 9700 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

13Points BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global) Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.44"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	vs	13 Advantages BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)45% Lighter	vs	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x360 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
182 PPI	vs	+246 PPI35% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+2.44"11% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HVGA (480x352)120% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh50% 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 [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

10 Common items in both devices

512MB (280MB available) / 256MB

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

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

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Cedar (J108a)	Bold 9700 (Global)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart	RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700, RIM Onyx
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2010	11/3/2009
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)	60 x 109 millimeters (2.36 x 4.29 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	2.44" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~28.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 PPI	246 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	65 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
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
System version	Proprietary OS	BlackBerry OS 5.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	BlackBerry OS 6.0
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Chipset	16bit	32bit: Marvell PXA930
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
RAM memory	SDRAM	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	256MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
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	3.6 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	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HVGA (480x352)
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
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)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	DivX, XviD, WMV, 3GP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	5 hours
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, 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	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Fixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red • Twitter and Facebook apps • Youtube and MySpace apps • Eco friendly materials Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • 2GB microSD included • Touch-sensitive optical trackpad • LBS • UMA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Bold 9700 (Global)
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