Philips W8500
#7831
Sony Xperia SX SO
#6831Category Breakdown
Philips W8500
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
28.344.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
17.742.1
Battery
21.215.2
Build
0.215.3
Connectivity
27.144.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.221.9
Summary
- The Philips W8500 features a larger 4.3-inch TFT display compared to the Sony Xperia SX SO's 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD, both with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels but differing in pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W8500 has a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, while the Xperia SX SO is equipped with a slightly faster dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait processor, both with 4GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Xperia SX SO supports 1080p video recording, whereas the W8500 does not specify video resolution capabilities.
- The W8500 has a larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Xperia SX SO.
- Software-wise, the W8500 runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), while the Xperia SX SO operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), indicating a slight advantage in the software experience for the W8500.
- The build quality of the W8500 is bulkier at 172g and 12.3mm thick, while the Xperia SX SO is lighter at 95g and thinner at 9.4mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W8500
Sony Xperia SX SO
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
N/A
For Japan
Display
Size
4.3"
3.7"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
N/A
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB
4GB 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, panorama
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
132 x 71 x 12.3 mm (5.20 x 2.80 x 0.48 in)
115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)
Weight
172 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black, White, Pink, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.07 W/kg (head) 0.51 W/kg (body)
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 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 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
3.0, A2DP
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass