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Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs LG K4 2017 (X230Z)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs LG K4 (2017) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG K4 (2017) X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 01Point
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x854

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG K4 2017 (X230Z)

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Cedar (J108a)} 1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs K4 2017 (X230Z)} 26 Advantages LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)73%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
512MB (280MB available)vs+8GB (4GB available)14 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)91%
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+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
182 PPIvs+196 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+5"127%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 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+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supportedvs+(front) 5MPAdvantage
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+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 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+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+2500 mAh150%
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+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 2.0
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
ModelCedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeartLG K4 2017 8GB Single-Sim, LG-X230Z, LGX230Z
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
South AfricaCosta RicaUnited Arab EmiratesIsrael
South Africa, Costa Rica, United Arab Emirates, Israel
BrandSony EricssonLG
Release date9/1/20103/1/2017
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)74.13 x 145.8 millimeters (2.92 x 5.74 in)
Weight84 grams (2.94 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size2.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)182 PPI196 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UX 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Chipset16bit64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
RAM memory SDRAM1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
8GB (4GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-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, 28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
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 supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported5 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.7 (aperture)
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)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours3.2 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Titan, Gold, Chocolate
• Knock Code, Knock On
• Quick Share, Quick Selfie

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)LG K4 2017 (X230Z)
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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