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Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs HTC Sensation XL (X315)

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

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Compare HTC Sensation XL X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 01Point
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
26Points HTC Sensation XL (X315) Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X
4.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation XL (X315)

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)} 1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Sensation XL (X315)} 26 Advantages HTC Sensation XL (X315)
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)93%
Lighter
vs162 grams (5.67 ounces)
512MB (280MB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)47 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)57%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super 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+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
182 PPIvs+199 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+4.7"114%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+HD (1280x720)11 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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100%
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+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+1600 mAh60%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

10 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Video calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
+3 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
 
ModelCedar (J108a)Sensation XL (X315)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeartHTC Sensation XL X315 Bass,HTC Runnymede
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonHTC
Release date9/1/201011/1/2011
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)70.7 x 132.5 millimeters (2.78 x 5.22 in)
Weight84 grams (2.94 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size2.2" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~67.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)182 PPI199 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Chipset16bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
RAM memory SDRAM768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedDual-LED 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 supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh1600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours6.8 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)460 hours (19.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
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, Flash player
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: White
• Noise reduction
• DLNA
• HTS Sense 3.5 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• Dolby Mobile Sound
• Touch focus
• HDR
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)HTC Sensation XL (X315)
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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