BLU G33
#4669
Philips W8578
#6883Category Breakdown
BLU G33
Philips W8578
Performance
47.438.2
Camera
19.139.6
Display
54.434.1
Battery
24.218.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
49.723.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
31.821.6
Summary
- The BLU G33 features a larger 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, offering a more modern viewing experience compared to the Philips W8578's smaller 3.5-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the G33 is powered by an octa-core 1.6 GHz CPU and has 2GB of RAM, while the W8578 has 512MB of RAM, which may limit its multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the G33 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the W8578's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The G33's battery capacity is 3000 mAh, providing longer usage time compared to the W8578's 2000 mAh.
- Additionally, the G33 runs on the more recent Android 13 (Go edition), offering a better software experience than the older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) on the W8578.
- Both devices lack advanced features such as water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU G33
Philips W8578
General
Release Date
2023
2014
Announced
2023
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.26"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~171 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A55
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.00.3 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.4 x 78.3 x 10.4 mm (6.28 x 3.08 x 0.41 in)
116 x 60 x 21 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 0.83 in)
Weight
215 g
217 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Burgundy, Earthy, Green
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13 (Go edition)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer