Philips W6500
#7657
Samsung Galaxy Avant
#7321Category Breakdown
Philips W6500
Samsung Galaxy Avant
Performance
30.847.6
Camera
39.614.1
Display
17.717.7
Battery
21.220.0
Build
0.214.7
Connectivity
32.349.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.919.5
Summary
- The Philips W6500 features a 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Avant has a slightly larger 4.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Avant is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and 1.5GB of RAM, compared to the W6500's 4GB of RAM but lacking a dedicated GPU.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, but the Avant supports 720p video recording, whereas the W6500 does not specify video capabilities.
- The W6500 has a 2400 mAh battery, slightly larger than the Avant's 2100 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The W6500 runs on Android 4.2, while the Avant operates on a more recent Android 4.4.2, offering a potentially better software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the W6500 is heavier at 150.8g and thicker at 11.8mm compared to the lighter and slimmer Avant at 136.9g and 9.9mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W6500
Samsung Galaxy Avant
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Galaxy Avant G386T
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2100 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
128.7 x 66 x 11.8 mm (5.07 x 2.60 x 0.46 in)
132.9 x 66 x 9.9 mm (5.23 x 2.60 x 0.39 in)
Weight
150.8 g
136.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.74 W/kg (head) 1.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass