Dell Streak
#7274
Philips W8578
#5239Category Breakdown
Dell Streak
Philips W8578
Performance
57.362.5
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
66.866.8
Overall
53.755.3
Summary
- The Dell Streak features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Philips W8578 has a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Streak is powered by a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S1 chipset with 16GB storage and 512MB RAM, whereas the W8578 has 512MB storage and 256MB RAM, lacking specific chipset details.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Streak supports video recording at 720p via software update, while the W8578's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Streak's battery capacity is 1530 mAh compared to the W8578's 2000 mAh, indicating potentially longer usage time for the latter.
- Software-wise, the Streak runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), while the W8578 operates on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more updated software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Streak being slightly heavier at 220g versus the W8578's 217g, and differing dimensions reflecting their design philosophies.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Streak
Philips W8578
General
Release Date
2010
2014
Announced
2010
2014
Description
For O2 UK and AT&TAlso known as Dell Mini 5Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
N/A
Display
Size
5"
3.5"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 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
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
N/A
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.8, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Video Recording
480p@20fps; 720p (via SW update)
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
152.9 x 79.1 x 10 mm (6.02 x 3.11 x 0.39 in)
116 x 60 x 21 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 0.83 in)
Weight
220 g
217 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (charges may apply)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
No
Software
Operating System
Android OS 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android OS 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes