Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)

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

5/10/2020 9:21 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 4:43 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

N/A

1000
mAh

(Removable)

19Points Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a) Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)

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!

2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	vs	19 Advantages Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
+512MB (280MB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	512MB (75MB available)
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)39% Lighter	vs	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	vs	+15 millimeters (0.59 inches)3% Thinner
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+360x640 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen
182 PPI	vs	+229 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"	vs	+3.2"45% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times 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
Not supported	vs	+Resistive Single touchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1200 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g [wifi3]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g [wifi3] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

3G HSUPA

7.2 Mbps

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Cedar (J108a)	Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeart	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro U8, SE Kanna
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	9/1/2010	5/1/2010
Depth	15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)	15 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)	52 x 109 millimeters (2.05 x 4.29 in)
Weight	84 grams (2.94 ounces)	117 grams (4.1 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	2.2" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~49.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Not supported	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	182 PPI	229 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
System version	Proprietary OS	Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Chipset	16bit	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
RAM memory	SDRAM	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	512MB (280MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	512MB (75MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
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	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 24 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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face 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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
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)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, 3GP, RV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Sensors	Accelerometer	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-43	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) EP500
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5 hours	5.2 hours
Standby	475 hours (19.8 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	Retractable 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 • 8GB microSD included • 3D stereo sound • Continuous autofocus • Touch capture • WisePilot navigation Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)	Sony Ericsson Vivaz Pro (U8a)
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