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Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs Nokia Asha 230 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 230 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 07Points
Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986) Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X
Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.8"
TFT

240x320

1.2
MP
64MB
RAM

Dual-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)

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)} 7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Asha 230 (RM-986)} 11 Advantages Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
+512MB (280MB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs64MB
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)6%
Lighter		vs89 grams (3.12 ounces)
+182 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs143 PPI
+(back) 2MP56%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 1.2MP
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 4.41Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)17%
Thinner
2.2"vs+2.8"27%
Larger screen
10 appsvs+1000 apps (Nokia Store)99 times
More apps available to download and use
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+1020 mAh2%
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-GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
260 thousand
240x320 pixels
Only digital zoom
QVGA (320x240)
Accelerometer
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
ModelCedar (J108a)Asha 230 (RM-986)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeartNokia Asha 230 Dual-SIM RM-986
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date9/1/20102/24/2014
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)58.6 x 99.5 millimeters (2.31 x 3.92 in)
Weight84 grams (2.94 ounces)89 grams (3.12 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.2" inches2.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~41.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels240x320 pixels (4:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)182 PPI143 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
System versionProprietary OSNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredNokia Series OS Asha Platform 1.4
User Interfacefeature not registeredSeries 40 Theme v2.0 UI

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Chipset16bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8225) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
RAM memory SDRAM64MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		64MB
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsQVGA (320x240) 25 fps
FlashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
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)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supportedNot supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1000 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours11 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
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
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, Bright Red, Yellow, Bright Green, White, Cyan
Nokia Glance
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Nokia Asha 230 (RM-986)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.07W/kg (head), 0.77W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.67W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)
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