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Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs HMD Pulse

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

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2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.65"
IPS

720x1612

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Pulse

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!

Cedar (J108a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Pulse} 35 Advantages HMD Pulse
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)123%
Lighter
vs187 grams (6.55 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
512MB (280MB available)vs+64GB (49GB available)178 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)83%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1612 pixels14 times
Higher resolution screen
182 PPIvs+265 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+6.65"2 times
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 8MPAdvantage
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 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps20 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+5000 mAh4 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEOAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

9 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
 
ModelCedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
Other model namesSony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeartHMD Pulse TA-1589, TA-1594, TA-1604
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonHMD
Release date9/1/20104/24/2024
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)8.45 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)75.02 x 163.19 millimeters (2.95 x 6.42 in)
Weight84 grams (2.94 ounces)187 grams (6.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.2" inches6.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1612 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)182 PPI265 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registered480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 14
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
Chipset16bit64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
RAM memory SDRAM4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@30fps

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
OZO Audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours59 hours (2.5 days)
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red
• Twitter and Facebook apps
• Youtube and MySpace apps
• Eco friendly materials
• Java framework
• Colors: Meteor black, Dreamy pink, Atmos blue

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HMD Pulse
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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