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Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs Xolo A500

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs Xolo A500 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xolo A500 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) 02Points
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xolo A500

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)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a) vs A500} 23 Advantages Xolo A500
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)45%
Lighter
vs122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
512MB (280MB available)vs+4GB (2.78GB available)9 times
More internal storage for applications and files
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+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)31%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
182 PPIvs+233 PPI28%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.2"vs+4"82%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
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+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
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
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAhvs+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 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
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Accelerometer
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
 
ModelCedar (J108a)Xolo A500
Other model namesSony Ericsson Cedar J108a, SE GreenHeartLava Xolo A500 Dual SIM, Xolo A500 DualSIM
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
India
India
BrandSony EricssonXolo
Release date9/1/20101/1/2013
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)63.5 x 124 millimeters (2.5 x 4.88 in)
Weight84 grams (2.94 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)182 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
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)Xolo A500
RAM memory SDRAM512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
4GB (2.78GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
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)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)Xolo A500
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsHD (1280x720) 15 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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)Xolo A500
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours9 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)310 hours (12.9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
Call controlVoice recorderVoice 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, Flash player
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
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108a)Xolo A500
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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