Category Breakdown
Philips T539
Sony Ericsson A8i
Performance
62.558.8
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.754.6
Summary
- The Philips T539 features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson A8i has a smaller 3.5-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the T539 has 512MB of RAM compared to the A8i's 200MB, which may contribute to smoother multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the A8i includes autofocus, enhancing its photography capabilities.
- The T539 has a battery capacity of 1630 mAh, while the A8i's battery capacity is unspecified, making it difficult to compare longevity.
- The T539 runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), whereas the A8i operates on an Android-based OPhone 2.0, which may offer different software experiences.
- In terms of build quality, the T539 is slightly bulkier and lighter, while the A8i is more compact but heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips T539
Sony Ericsson A8i
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
N/A
For China
Display
Size
4.3"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
512MB
200MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Po battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
131 x 68 x 11.2 mm (5.16 x 2.68 x 0.44 in)
117 x 59 x 14 mm (4.61 x 2.32 x 0.55 in)
Weight
N/A
136 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Gold
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
HSPA
TD-SCDMA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android-based OPhone 2.0
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android-based OPhone 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

