Category Breakdown
BLU Studio X5 Max
Philips W8578
Performance
54.362.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
53.455.3
Summary
- The BLU Studio X5 Max features a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 960 pixels, compared to the Philips W8578's smaller 3.5-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the BLU model is equipped with a quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM, while the Philips has 512MB of RAM, which may limit its multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the BLU offers a 2 MP front camera, whereas the Philips lacks a selfie camera.
- The BLU Studio X5 Max has a 2700 mAh battery, providing a higher capacity than the Philips W8578's 2000 mAh.
- Software-wise, the BLU runs on Android 11 (Go edition), offering a more modern experience compared to the older Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) on the Philips.
- Build quality varies, with the BLU being larger and heavier at 202g, while the Philips is more compact at 217g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BLU Studio X5 Max
Philips W8578
General
Release Date
2022
2014
Announced
2022
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
3.5"
Type
IPS LCD
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 960 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~188 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
32GB 2GB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MPSecondary unspecified camera
5 MP
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2700 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.7 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.48 x 2.99 x 0.35 in)
116 x 60 x 21 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 0.83 in)
Weight
202 g
217 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Green, Bronze, Black, Blue
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 11 (Go edition)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

