Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs BlackBerry Tour 9630

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs BlackBerry Tour 9630 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 Tour 9630 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

11Points BlackBerry Tour 9630 Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.4"
TFT

480x360

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Tour 9630

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	11 Advantages BlackBerry Tour 9630
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)55% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+260 thousand3 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+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
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)9% Thinner
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x360 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
182 PPI	vs	+250 PPI37% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+2.4"9% 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 (480x320)100% 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
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

11 Common items in both devices

512MB (280MB available) / 256MB

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

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

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Tour 9630
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Model	Cedar (J108a)	Tour 9630
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart	Verizon RIM BlackBerry Tour 9630, Sprint Tour, RIM Niagara
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2010	7/12/2009
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	14.2 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)	62 x 112 millimeters (2.44 x 4.41 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Tour 9630
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x360 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 PPI	250 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 Tour 9630
System version	Proprietary OS	BlackBerry OS 4.7
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Tour 9630
Chipset	16bit	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7600
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 528MHz ARM1136EJ-S (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 Tour 9630
RAM memory	SDRAM	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	256MB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Tour 9630
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 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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, CSD, 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)	BlackBerry Tour 9630
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HVGA (480x320)
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 Tour 9630
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 Tour 9630
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	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Tour 9630
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	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
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 Tour 9630
Sensors	Accelerometer	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Tour 9630
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1400 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)	336 hours (14 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Tour 9630
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	WAP, HTML
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 • Trackball navigation • BlackBerry maps • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF editor • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Tour 9630
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