Philips S309
#7058
Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S
#6430Category Breakdown
Philips S309
Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S
Performance
29.226.9
Camera
39.614.1
Display
34.178.3
Battery
16.216.4
Build
0.217.6
Connectivity
29.426.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.723.7
Summary
- The Philips S309 features a slightly bulkier build compared to the Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S, which is lighter and slimmer.
- Both devices have a 4.0-inch display with the same resolution, but the S309 uses a TFT panel while the M340S employs a Super AMOLED display, offering better color reproduction.
- In terms of performance, the S309 has 1GB of RAM versus the M340S's 4GB, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- The S309's rear camera is superior at 5 MP compared to the M340S's 3.15 MP, although both lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- The battery capacity of the M340S is slightly higher at 1650 mAh compared to the S309's 1600 mAh, but both lack fast charging.
- Finally, the S309 runs on Android 5.1 Lollipop, providing a more updated software experience compared to the M340S, which operates on Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips S309
Samsung Galaxy M Style M340S
General
Release Date
2015
2012
Announced
2015
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1600 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
127.6 x 64.7 x 10.8 mm (5.02 x 2.55 x 0.43 in)
122.5 x 63 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.39 in)
Weight
127 g
123.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
Platinum Silver, Blue Black, Lavender Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.74 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
No
Network
GSM / HSPA
HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass