alcatel Crystal
#9516
Philips 588
#11085Category Breakdown
alcatel Crystal
Philips 588
Performance
15.932.0
Camera
39.62.2
Display
19.519.5
Battery
5.03.6
Build
15.10.2
Connectivity
4.21.8
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
12.17.3
Summary
- The alcatel Crystal features a slightly larger display at 1.8 inches with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Philips 588 has a similar resolution but a smaller form factor.
- In terms of performance, the Crystal has 10MB of storage and 10GB of RAM, whereas the Philips 588 offers significantly more with 128MB of storage and 128GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Philips supports video recording in SQCIF format.
- The Crystal has a larger battery capacity of 720 mAh compared to the Philips' 580 mAh, which may contribute to longer usage time.
- Both phones run basic software experiences without advanced features, and neither offers modern connectivity options like WiFi or Bluetooth.
- Overall, the alcatel Crystal provides better performance and battery life, while the Philips 588 offers more storage.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel Crystal
Philips 588
General
Release Date
2009
2006
Announced
2009
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.8"
N/A
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
10MB
128MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
SQCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
720 mAh
580 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 720 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 580 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
94.3 x 46.2 x 19.4 mm (3.71 x 1.82 x 0.76 in)
80 x 42 x 18.6 mm, 60 cc (3.15 x 1.65 x 0.73 in)
Weight
85 g
78 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Blue
Elegant Purple, Reflective White, Mystery Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.75 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A