Sony Ericsson Cedar vs Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Ericsson Cedar
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Better display
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Lighter body
Sony Ericsson Cedar
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 2.2 | 3 |
| Panel Type | — | LCD |
| Resolution Height | 320 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 240 | 320 |
| PPI | 182 | 192 |
| Glass Type | — | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 27.6 | 53 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | — | Adreno 205 |
| Chipset Name | — | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| OS Name | — | Android |
| OS Version | — | 2.3 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| call records | Yes | — |
| phonebook | 1000 entries, Photocall | — |
| Variants | 0.2734375GB | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 320p@15fps | 720p |
| Features | — | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 2 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1000 | 1200 |
| music play | — | Up to 25 h |
| stand by | Up to 420 h (2G) / Up to 475 h (3G) | Up to 351 h (2G) / Up to 335 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 12 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) | Up to 4 h 53 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 31 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 111 | 92 |
| Thickness (mm) | 15.5 | 16.5 |
| Weight (g) | 84 | 110.8 |
| Width (mm) | 49 | 55 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2010, June. Released 2010, September | 2011, June. Released 2011, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 2.1 |
| Positioning | No | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Cedar | Sony Ericsson Xperia active |
|---|---|---|
| browser | WAP 2.0/HTML | HTML, Adobe Flash |
| games | Yes | — |
| java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | — |
| messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM | — |
| Sensors | — | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Ericsson Cedar and Sony Ericsson Xperia active are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Ericsson Xperia active packs a 1200 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Ericsson Xperia active reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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