Philips S616
#5821
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
#4014Category Breakdown
Philips S616
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
Performance
44.657.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
58.956.5
Battery
24.222.4
Build
0.267.9
Connectivity
41.448.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.336.9
Summary
- The Philips S616 features a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharper visuals compared to the ZTE Blade A5 (2019), which has a 5.45-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 16GB of storage and 2GB of RAM, but the S616 is powered by an octa-core CPU at 1.3 GHz, while the Blade A5 utilizes a more efficient Unisoc SC9863A chipset with a combination of 1.6 GHz and 1.2 GHz cores.
- Both smartphones have a 13 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the Blade A5 offers an 8 MP front camera for selfies, whereas the S616 lacks a front camera.
- The S616 has a slightly larger 3000 mAh battery compared to the 2600 mAh battery in the Blade A5.
- In terms of software, the S616 runs on Android 5.1, while the Blade A5 is equipped with a more recent Android 9.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Blade A5 featuring a glass front and plastic back, while the S616 has a more basic design.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips S616
ZTE Blade A5 (2019)
General
Release Date
2015
2019
Announced
2015
2019
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.5"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Unisoc SC9863A (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.3 GHz
Octa-core (4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 & 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
N/A
IMG8322
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.0, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
Yes
8 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143 x 71.6 x 9.8 mm (5.63 x 2.82 x 0.39 in)
145.8 x 70 x 9.6 mm (5.74 x 2.76 x 0.38 in)
Weight
164 g
157 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Android 9.0 (Pie)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity