Philips W626
#7667
ZTE Xiang
#8452Category Breakdown
Philips W626
ZTE Xiang
Performance
50.342.9
Camera
11.939.6
Display
33.210.3
Battery
15.913.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
28.420.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.915.1
Summary
- The Philips W626 features a larger 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, compared to the ZTE Xiang's 2.5-inch TFT resistive touchscreen at 320 x 240 pixels, providing a better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the W626 is powered by an 800 MHz Cortex-A9 processor, outperforming the ZTE's 528 MHz ARM 11.
- Both devices have a similar RAM capacity of 256MB, but the W626 offers a slightly better camera at 3.15 MP versus the Xiang's 3.2 MP, though both lack advanced features like OIS.
- The W626 has a 1530 mAh battery, which is larger than the Xiang's 1300 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The software experience differs significantly, with the W626 running Android 2.3 and the Xiang using Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1, catering to different user preferences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the W626 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Xiang.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W626
ZTE Xiang
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 240 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~160 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6573 (65 nm)
Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A9
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX531
No
Memory
256MB
256MB RAM, 128MB ROM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.2 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
1300 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 62 x 14.3 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.56 in)
114 x 66 x 11.9 mm (4.49 x 2.60 x 0.47 in)
Weight
102 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
N/A