Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6000)54.5
Performance(#7639)54.3
Camera(#5416)42.1
Display(#3981)70.5
Battery(#5895)43.5
Build(#4524)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Philips S396
Short Review
- The Philips S396 features a compact design with dimensions of 141.9 x 73 x 9.7 mm and a weight of 151g, making it easy to handle.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6735P chipset with a quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 1GB of RAM, suitable for basic tasks.
- The camera system includes an 8 MP rear camera with autofocus and 1080p video recording, alongside an 8 MP front-facing camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity is 2300 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- Running on Android 5.1 (Lollipop), the software experience is relatively dated but functional.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0, though it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The device is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
- Overall, the Philips S396 offers a straightforward smartphone experience with essential features.
- Its build quality and specifications cater to users seeking a basic mobile device.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP2
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera8 MP
Main Camera Details8 MP, AF
Front Camera8 MP
Front Camera Details8 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2300 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2300 mAh, removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions141.9 x 73 x 9.7 mm (5.59 x 2.87 x 0.38 in)
Weight151 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMDual SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes