Category Breakdown
Philips W5510
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
57.057.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.752.7
Summary
- The Philips W5510 features a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia active has a slightly smaller 3.0-inch LED-backlit LCD with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 192 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia active is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset and 1GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities compared to the W5510, which has no RAM specified.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia active supports autofocus and can record video at 720p, whereas the W5510 is limited to 480p.
- The W5510 has a 1630 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Xperia active's 1200 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the W5510 runs on Android 4.1, providing a more updated experience than the Xperia active's Android 2.3, although it can be upgraded to 4.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W5510
Sony Ericsson Xperia active
General
Release Date
2013
2011
Announced
2013
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson ST17i, Sony Ericsson ST17a
Display
Size
3.5"
3"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
N/A
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
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@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1630 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116.2 x 63 x 13 mm (4.57 x 2.48 x 0.51 in)
92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)
Weight
138.8 g
110.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Dark gray
Orange/Black, White/Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

