Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs BlackBerry Z30

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs BlackBerry Z30 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 Z30 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

28Points BlackBerry Z30 Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

2880
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z30

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!

3 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	vs	28 Advantages BlackBerry Z30
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)102% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
512MB (280MB available)	vs	+16GB58 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)65% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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	+720x1280 pixels11 times Higher resolution screen
182 PPI	vs	+294 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+5"127% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 times 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
Not supported	vs	+(front) 2MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times 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
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times 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	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+2880 mAh188% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Accelerometer

Hands-free calling

Video calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

MicroUSB 2.0

+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
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Model	Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart	BlackBerry Z30 4G LTE, BlackBerry Z30 STA100-2, RIM Aristo
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	BlackBerry
Release date	9/1/2010	10/5/2013
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)	72 x 140.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.54 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.2" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
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 Z30
System version	Proprietary OS	BlackBerry OS 10.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
Chipset	16bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
RAM memory	SDRAM	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/900/1800/2600 - STA100-3: 700/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 Z30
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
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	Face detection
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 Z30
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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 Z30
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, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	2880 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	18 hours
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	384 hours (16 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	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 • BBM 6 • HDR photo/video • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • WiFi direct • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	BlackBerry Z30
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