Category Breakdown
Philips T939
Philips W8578
Performance
26.138.2
Camera
12.739.6
Display
29.634.1
Battery
18.918.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.023.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
14.921.6
Summary
- The Philips T939 features a slightly smaller 3.2-inch dual TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the W8578 has a 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the T939 is equipped with 4GB of RAM compared to the W8578's 512MB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the W8578 supports video recording, whereas the T939 is limited to 480p at 30fps.
- They share the same 2000 mAh battery capacity, but the T939 is heavier at 239.5g compared to the W8578's 217g.
- The T939 runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), while the W8578 operates on a slightly newer Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), potentially offering a better software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips T939
Philips W8578
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
Dual TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
512MB 256MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
110 x 57.8 x 22 mm (4.33 x 2.28 x 0.87 in)
116 x 60 x 21 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 0.83 in)
Weight
239.5 g
217 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

