HTC Hero S
#5553
Philips W6500
#7176Category Breakdown
HTC Hero S
Philips W6500
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.753.8
Summary
- The HTC Hero S features a 4.0-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Philips W6500 has a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 256 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Hero S is powered by a single-core 1.2 GHz Scorpion CPU, whereas the W6500 utilizes a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the W6500 lacks a front-facing camera, while the Hero S includes a 1.3 MP selfie camera.
- The battery capacity of the Hero S is 1520 mAh, significantly lower than the W6500's 2400 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times on the latter.
- The Hero S runs on Android 2.3.4 with Sense UI, while the W6500 operates on a more recent Android 4.2, providing a more updated software experience.
- Overall, the Philips W6500 offers better performance, battery life, and software, while the HTC Hero S has a slightly smaller display and a front camera.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Hero S
Philips W6500
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
For US Cellular
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.2 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
N/A
Video Recording
720p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1520 mAh
2400 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1520 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115 x 60 x 12 mm (4.53 x 2.36 x 0.47 in)
128.7 x 66 x 11.8 mm (5.07 x 2.60 x 0.46 in)
Weight
130 g
150.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM, (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), Sense UI
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes