Philips W6500
#7657
ZTE Imperial II
#7748Category Breakdown
Philips W6500
ZTE Imperial II
Performance
30.843.6
Camera
39.615.4
Display
17.717.7
Battery
21.220.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
32.334.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.917.5
Summary
- The Philips W6500 features a smaller 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Imperial II has a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W6500 is equipped with 4GB of RAM, whereas the Imperial II offers 8GB, alongside a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, providing a slight edge in multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Imperial II supports 720p video recording, compared to the W6500's unspecified video capabilities.
- The W6500 has a 2400 mAh battery, slightly larger than the 2300 mAh battery in the Imperial II, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- Software-wise, the W6500 runs on Android 4.2, while the Imperial II is on Android 4.4.2, offering a more updated experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the W6500 being slightly heavier and thicker than the Imperial II.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W6500
ZTE Imperial II
General
Release Date
2013
2015
Announced
2013
2015
Description
N/A
For U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
4.3"
5"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1 MP
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
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
142.2 x 71.1 x 10.2 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.40 in)
Weight
150.8 g
143.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow
White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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
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