Category Breakdown
Philips W9588
Samsung Galaxy J Max
Performance
30.539.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
41.820.3
Battery
21.228.1
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.448.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.419.6
Summary
- The Philips W9588 features a compact build with a 3.5-inch IPS LCD display, offering a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi, while the Samsung Galaxy J Max has a larger 7.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 800 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of around 216 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the W9588 is powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, whereas the J Max has a slightly faster quad-core 1.5 GHz processor with 8GB of RAM.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the J Max includes a 2 MP front camera compared to the W9588's 1 MP.
- The J Max also boasts a significantly larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the W9588's 2400 mAh.
- Software-wise, the W9588 runs on Android 4.2, while the J Max operates on Android 5.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W9588
Samsung Galaxy J Max
General
Release Date
2013
2016
Announced
2013
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
7"
Type
IPS LCD, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
800 x 1280 pixels, 16:10 ratio (~216 ppi density)
PPI
480
800
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Spreadtrum SC8830
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Mali-400MP2
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, f/1.9, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1 MP
2 MP, f/2.2
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 61.5 x 20.5 mm (4.59 x 2.42 x 0.81 in)
186.9 x 108.8 x 8.7 mm (7.36 x 4.28 x 0.34 in)
Weight
246.8 g
289 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
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 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer

