Philips Fizz
#12112
Siemens A36
#12022Category Breakdown
Philips Fizz
Siemens A36
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
8.08.0
Battery
1.63.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
2.22.4
Summary
- The Philips Fizz and Siemens A36 both feature a basic alphanumeric display with identical resolution and refresh rates, but differ significantly in build quality and dimensions; the Fizz is larger and heavier at 169g compared to the A36's 120g.
- Performance specifications for both devices are minimal, with no RAM or storage, and neither has a camera.
- The Siemens A36 includes a 600mAh battery, while the Philips Fizz lacks a specified battery capacity.
- Both phones do not support modern connectivity options and have no software features to enhance user experience.
- Overall, the A36 offers a more compact design and a functional battery, while the Fizz is bulkier with no battery information.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips Fizz
Siemens A36
General
Release Date
1996
2000
Announced
1996
2000
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Alphanumeric
Alphanumeric
Resolution
3 x 12 chars
3 x 12 chars
PPI
3
3
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
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Ni-Cd battery
Removable NiMH 600 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162 x 60 x 17 mm (6.38 x 2.36 x 0.67 in)
118 x 46 x 21 mm (4.65 x 1.81 x 0.83 in)
Weight
169 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A