Category Breakdown
Philips S308
ZTE Anthem 4G
Performance
25.742.0
Camera
39.619.1
Display
16.934.1
Battery
14.017.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.436.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.318.8
Summary
- The Philips S308 features a compact build at 126 x 64.5 x 9.7 mm and weighs 125g, while the ZTE Anthem 4G is larger and heavier at 130.1 x 68.1 x 13.7 mm and 189.9g.
- Both devices have a TFT display with the S308 at 4.0 inches and a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, compared to the Anthem's 4.3 inches and the same resolution, resulting in a slightly lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the S308 has a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Anthem offers a slightly faster dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU.
- Both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Anthem supports 1080p video recording, while the S308 does not specify video capabilities.
- The S308's battery capacity is 1400mAh, while the Anthem has a larger 1780mAh battery.
- Lastly, the S308 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), whereas the Anthem operates on an older Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips S308
ZTE Anthem 4G
General
Release Date
2014
2012
Announced
2014
2012
Description
N/A
For MetroPCS
Display
Size
4"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm Snapdragon
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2.3GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1780 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1780 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
126 x 64.5 x 9.7 mm (4.96 x 2.54 x 0.38 in)
130.1 x 68.1 x 13.7 mm (5.12 x 2.68 x 0.54 in)
Weight
125 g
189.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Black/Red, Black/White, Black/Yellow, Black/Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity

