Cat S30
#6908
Philips W8560
#6643Category Breakdown
Cat S30
Philips W8560
Performance
42.256.4
Camera
36.039.6
Display
16.921.4
Battery
24.226.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
47.629.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.422.8
Summary
- The Cat S30 features a more rugged build with a thicker profile and heavier weight compared to the slimmer and lighter Philips W8560.
- The S30 has a smaller 4.5-inch display with a lower resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a lower pixel density of 218 ppi, while the W8560 offers a 5.0-inch display with a sharp 1080 x 1920 resolution and 441 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the S30 is powered by a Snapdragon 210 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the W8560 utilizes a Mediatek MT6589 with 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- The camera on the S30 is a 5 MP rear shooter, significantly less capable than the W8560's 13 MP camera, which also supports video recording.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the W8560 at 3300 mAh compared to the S30's 3000 mAh, although both devices lack fast charging.
- Finally, the S30 runs on Android 5.1, offering a more recent software experience than the W8560's Android 4.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Cat S30
Philips W8560
General
Release Date
2015
2013
Announced
2015
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI
480
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8909 Snapdragon 210 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.1 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 304
PowerVR SGX544
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@60fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3300 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.9 x 72.7 x 13.3 mm (5.59 x 2.86 x 0.52 in)
144 x 73 x 10 mm (5.67 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
Weight
181 g
158 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity