Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs LG C397

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs LG C397 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 LG C397 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

05Points LG C397 Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X

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2.3"
TFT

320x240

2
MP

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)

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8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	vs	5 Advantages LG C397
+512MB (280MB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	256MB (64MB available)
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
+182 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	174 PPI
+QVGA (320x240)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	QCIF (176x144)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+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
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)30% Thinner
2.2"	vs	+2.3"5% Larger screen
1000 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh50% 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 supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster

15 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 16GB microSD

TFT LCD

260 thousand

240x320 pixels

(back) 2MP

Only digital zoom

Proprietary OS

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
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Model	Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart	LG Dual chip C397, LG C397 Dual-sim, LG-C397 NeoSmart
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	9/1/2010	3/1/2013
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)	59.6 x 110 millimeters (2.35 x 4.33 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	104 grams (3.64 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	2.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~25% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	320x240 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 PPI	174 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 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)	LG C397
System version	Proprietary OS	Proprietary OS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
Chipset	16bit	32bit: MediaTek MT6255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 416MHz
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
RAM memory	SDRAM	128MB
Internal storage	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	256MB (64MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	0.236 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
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	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	QCIF (176x144) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Not supported	Not supported
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
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)	LG C397
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
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	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
Sensors	Accelerometer	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-44JN
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	11 hours
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	360 hours (15 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push 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, White, Pink • 2GB microSD included • Opera Mini 7, Facebook • Quick Memo • LED notification • English, Portuguese, Spanish Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	LG C397
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.72W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)