Philips W6500
#7657
Sony Xperia M
#7967Category Breakdown
Philips W6500
Sony Xperia M
Performance
30.836.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
17.716.9
Battery
21.217.0
Build
0.214.5
Connectivity
32.345.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.916.8
Summary
- The Philips W6500 features a slightly larger 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing a higher pixel density compared to the Sony Xperia M's 4.0-inch display at 480 x 854 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the W6500 is equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Xperia M has a dual-core 1.0 GHz processor, giving the W6500 an edge in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia M can record video at 720p, whereas the W6500's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The W6500 has a larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the Xperia M's 1750 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android Jelly Bean, with the Xperia M supporting a slightly newer version and offering NFC connectivity, which the W6500 lacks.
- Overall, the W6500 provides better display and performance, while the Xperia M offers additional connectivity features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W6500
Sony Xperia M
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2013
2013
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony C1904, C1905, C2004, C2005; Sony Xperia M dual with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
4.3"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.8, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Po 1750 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)
124 x 62 x 9.3 mm (4.88 x 2.44 x 0.37 in)
Weight
150.8 g
115 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow
Black, White, Purple, Yellow (single sim model only)
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)/ 4.2.2 - C2004/C2005 models, upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass