Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Nokia N70 (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs Nokia N70 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/10/2020 9:21 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 9:34 AM

Compare Nokia N70 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Nokia N70 (3G) Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.1"
TFT

176x208

2
MP

0.3mp

32MB
RAM

Single-core

970
mAh

(Removable)

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

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13 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	vs	4 Advantages Nokia N70 (3G)
+512MB (280MB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	48MB (22MB available)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 2GB MMC
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)50% Lighter	vs	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
+15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)47% Thinner	vs	22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
+240x320 pixels110% Higher resolution screen	vs	176x208 pixels
+182 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	130 PPI
+2.2"5% Larger screen	vs	2.1"
+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G UMTS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps18 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+AccelerometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1000 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	970 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+CIF (352x288)32% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)4999 times More apps available to download and use

11 Common items in both devices

Plastic body

TFT LCD

260 thousand

(back) 2MP

Only digital zoom

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

+4 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Cedar (J108a)	N70 (3G)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart	Nokia N70-1, Nokia N70 3G
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	feature not registered
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	9/1/2010	9/1/2005
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	22.8 millimeters (0.9 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)	53 x 108.8 millimeters (2.09 x 4.28 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	2.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~24.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	176x208 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 PPI	130 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
System version	Proprietary OS	Symbian 8.1 S60 2nd Edition Feature Pack 3
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Chipset	16bit	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 1710
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 220MHz ARM926TEJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
RAM memory	SDRAM	32MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	48MB (22MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 2GB MMC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	0.384 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 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	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	CIF (352x288) 15 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Not supported
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)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
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)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MPEG4, H.263, 3GPP
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, AAC+, AMR, RA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.0
WiFi	Not supported	Not supported
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	Not supported
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	970 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	3.5 hours
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	265 hours (11 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	WAP, HTML	feature not registered
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black on silver, Black on red • Twitter and Facebook apps • Youtube and MySpace apps • Eco friendly materials Java framework	• Colors: Silver, Pearl, Black Music Edition • 64MB DV-RS-MMC card included • Video Call front camera Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Nokia N70 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered