Philips W832
#6455
Vodafone Smart 4G
#5545Category Breakdown
Philips W832
Vodafone Smart 4G
Performance
33.643.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
55.255.2
Battery
21.217.9
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
26.548.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.627.3
Summary
- The Philips W832 and Vodafone Smart 4G both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the W832 is equipped with a Mediatek MT6577 chipset and 4GB of RAM, while the Smart 4G has a more powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 with 8GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Smart 4G includes a 1 MP front camera for selfies, absent in the W832.
- The W832 has a larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the Smart 4G's 1880 mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- In terms of software, the W832 runs on Android 4.0, while the Smart 4G operates on a slightly newer Android 4.2.2, providing a marginally improved software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the W832 is heavier at 170.5g compared to the lighter 153g of the Smart 4G, with the latter also featuring NFC support absent in the former.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W832
Vodafone Smart 4G
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 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
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8930 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB (2GB user available)
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
1880 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1880 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 67.5 x 11 mm (5.16 x 2.66 x 0.43 in)
134 x 67.1 x 10.3 mm (5.28 x 2.64 x 0.41 in)
Weight
170.5 g
153 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey
Black
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 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity