LG EGO T500
#7755
Philips Xenium X501
#9411Category Breakdown
LG EGO T500
Philips Xenium X501
Performance
24.625.0
Camera
39.611.2
Display
32.332.3
Battery
12.917.4
Build
17.00.2
Connectivity
11.44.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.512.4
Summary
- The LG EGO T500 features a 2.8-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Philips Xenium X501 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in a higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the LG model has 50MB of storage and 50GB of RAM, whereas the Philips variant offers 60MB of storage and 60GB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 2 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Philips can record video at CIF@15fps, while the LG supports video without specific frame rate details.
- The LG EGO T500 is equipped with a 1280mAh battery, while the Philips Xenium X501 has a larger 1800mAh battery, potentially offering better longevity.
- In terms of build quality, the LG is lighter at 86g compared to the 129g of the Philips, but the latter has a slightly thicker profile.
- The software experience on both devices is limited, with the LG supporting a headphone jack and the Philips lacking one.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG EGO T500
Philips Xenium X501
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2009
Description
Also known as LG EGO Wi-Fi, LG T510
N/A
Display
Size
2.8"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
50MB
60MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
CIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1280 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1280 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
106 x 58 x 12 mm (4.17 x 2.28 x 0.47 in)
110 x 47.2 x 15.3 mm (4.33 x 1.86 x 0.60 in)
Weight
86 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Red, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.97 W/kg (head) 0.32 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
miniUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A