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Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i) vs Samsung SGH-C520

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Cedar vs Samsung SGH-C520 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung SGH-C520 X Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i) 17Points
2.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
1.67"
TFT

128x160

0.3
MP
N/A
750
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Cedar (J108i)} 17 Advantages Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i) vs SGH-C520} 1 Advantage Samsung SGH-C520
+512MB (280MB available)477 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs600KB
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)17%
Thinner
vs18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)
+260 thousand3 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+240x320 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs128x160 pixels
+182 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs123 PPI
+2.2"32%
Larger screen
vs1.67"
+(back) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 0.3MP
+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 GPRS
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps149 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G GPRS) 0.048 Mbps
+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs750 mAh
+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
vsNot supported
+2.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+WAP, HTMLAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP
84 grams (2.94 ounces)vs+74 grams (2.59 ounces)14%
Lighter

9 Common items in both devices
Plastic body
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Proprietary OS
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
 
ModelCedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
Other model namesSony Ericsson Cedar J108i, SE GreenHeartSamsung C520
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date9/1/20107/7/2008
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)49 x 111 millimeters (1.93 x 4.37 in)45.1 x 84.4 millimeters (1.78 x 3.32 in)
Weight84 grams (2.94 ounces)74 grams (2.59 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.2" inches1.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~23.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels128x160 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)182 PPI123 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)Samsung SGH-C520
System versionProprietary OSProprietary OS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
Chipset16bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
RAM memory SDRAM SDRAM
Internal storage512MB (280MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
600KB
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
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 Mbps0.048 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS
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)Samsung SGH-C520
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
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 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 (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
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)Samsung SGH-C520
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263feature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+feature not registered

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackNot supported
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DPNot supported
WiFiNot supportedNot supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
SensorsAccelerometerNot supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-43
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours6 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)260 hours (10.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLWAP
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, Red, White
• Phonebook with 500 entries
• PC Sync Application
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Cedar (J108i)Samsung SGH-C520
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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