Philips W8500
#7831
ZTE Iconic Phablet
#6702Category Breakdown
Philips W8500
ZTE Iconic Phablet
Performance
28.328.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
17.756.5
Battery
21.225.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
27.136.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.222.5
Summary
- The Philips W8500 features a smaller 4.3-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Iconic Phablet offers a larger 5.7-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the W8500 has 4GB of RAM and a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the ZTE boasts 8GB of RAM, providing a smoother experience.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the ZTE supports 1080p video recording, while the W8500 does not specify video capabilities.
- The ZTE also has a larger battery capacity of 3200 mAh compared to the W8500's 2400 mAh, likely offering longer usage time.
- Both phones run on Android Jelly Bean, with the ZTE using a slightly newer version, 4.3.
- The build quality of the W8500 is more compact and heavier, while the ZTE is larger and lighter, potentially affecting portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W8500
ZTE Iconic Phablet
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
5.7"
Type
TFT
IPS LCD
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~258 ppi density)
PPI
540
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 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
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
3200 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 3200 mAh, non-removable
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)
160 x 81.3 x 9.4 mm (6.30 x 3.20 x 0.37 in)
Weight
172 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity