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Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i) vs BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs BlackBerry 8830 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare BlackBerry 8830 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i) 15Points
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points BlackBerry 8830 (World edition) Compare Sony Ericsson Cedar X
2.5"
TFT

320x240

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)

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Cedar (J108i)} 15 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i) vs 8830 (World edition)} 5 Advantages BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
+512MB (280MB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB microSD
+84 grams (2.94 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs132 grams (4.62 ounces)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+182 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs160 PPI
+(back) 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
vsNot supported
+QVGA (320x240)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0)
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0
+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+14 millimeters (0.55 inches)11%
Thinner
2.2"vs+2.5"14%
Larger screen
10 appsvs+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)6999 times
More apps available to download and use
1000 mAhvs+1400 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+GPSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device

6 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
240x320 pixels
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
WAP, HTML
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
 
ModelCedar (J108i)8830 (World edition)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Cedar J108i, SE GreenHeartRIM BlackBerry 8830 World Edition
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonBlackBerry
Release date9/1/20105/1/2007
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)14 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)66 x 114 millimeters (2.6 x 4.49 in)
Weight84 grams (2.94 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.2" inches2.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~25.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels320x240 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)182 PPI160 PPI
Colors260 thousand65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
System versionProprietary OSBlackBerry OS 4.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Chipset16bit32bit: Qualcomm MSM6550
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 225MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
RAM memory SDRAM16MB SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
64MB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbpsfeature not registered
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixelsNot supported
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsNot supported
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
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 (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
USBMicroUSB 2.0Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.0
WiFiNot supportedNot supported
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedGPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
SensorsAccelerometerNot supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours3.7 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)216 hours (9 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed 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
• Trackball navigation
• BlackBerry maps
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)BlackBerry 8830 (World edition)
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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