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Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Kyocera Hydro

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

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Compare Kyocera Hydro X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 06Points
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Kyocera Hydro

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Cedar (J108a)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Hydro} 19 Advantages Kyocera Hydro
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)43%
Lighter
vs120 grams (4.2 ounces)
+182 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
512MB (280MB available)vs+2GB6 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+12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)21%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+320x480 pixels100%
Higher resolution screen
2.2"vs+3.5"59%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
QVGA (320x240)vs+WVGA (800x480)4 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
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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+1500 mAh50%
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
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
2.1 + A2DP
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
 
ModelCedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
Other model namesSony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeartKyocera Hydro C5170, Cricket Kyocera Hydro C5171
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonKyocera
Release date9/1/20107/17/2012
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)12.8 millimeters (0.5 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 in)
Weight84 grams (2.94 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.2" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)182 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousandfeature not registered
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
Chipset16bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8655
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
RAM memory SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
2GB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
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 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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)Kyocera Hydro
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsWVGA (800x480) 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 supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)Kyocera Hydro
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + 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)Kyocera Hydro
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours8.3 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, 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: Black
• 2GB or 4GB microSD included
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• IPX5, IPX7 certified
• IP67 certified dust tight and waterproof up to 1m for 30min
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Kyocera Hydro
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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