Philips 298
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Samsung M260 Factor
#7810Category Breakdown
Philips 298
Samsung M260 Factor
Performance
36.932.2
Camera
39.639.6
Display
30.630.6
Battery
3.86.5
Build
17.617.0
Connectivity
1.85.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.117.3
Summary
- The Philips 298 features a compact build with dimensions of 97 x 47.5 x 13.9 mm and weighs 82g, while the Samsung M260 Factor is slightly bulkier at 97 x 48 x 18 mm and 91g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, but the M260 has a larger 2.0" screen compared to the 1.8" of the Philips.
- In terms of performance, the Philips has 400MB of RAM and 400KB of storage, whereas the Samsung offers 128MB of RAM and 256MB of ROM, indicating a more capable storage setup.
- Both phones have a VGA rear camera without optical image stabilization and no front camera.
- The Philips has a 600mAh battery, while the Samsung has a larger 800mAh battery, potentially offering longer usage.
- Connectivity options differ slightly, with the Samsung supporting Bluetooth 2.1, while the Philips lacks Bluetooth entirely.
- Both devices run basic software without advanced features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips 298
Samsung M260 Factor
General
Release Date
2008
2011
Announced
2008
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.8"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~102 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
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
400 KB
128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
600 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
97 x 47.5 x 13.9 mm (3.82 x 1.87 x 0.55 in)
97 x 48 x 18 mm (3.82 x 1.89 x 0.71 in)
Weight
82 g
91 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.88 W/kg (head)
0.80 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
CDMA
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A