Philips W9588
#7544
Samsung Galaxy W
#7309Category Breakdown
Philips W9588
Samsung Galaxy W
Performance
30.538.0
Camera
15.419.1
Display
41.819.1
Battery
21.225.7
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
29.448.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.419.5
Summary
- The Philips W9588 features a compact 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy W has a larger 7.0-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, but the Galaxy W has more RAM at 16GB compared to the W9588's 4GB, enhancing multitasking capabilities.
- Camera specifications are similar with both offering an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy W supports 1080p video recording, whereas the W9588 is limited to 720p.
- The Galaxy W also boasts a larger 3200 mAh battery compared to the W9588's 2400 mAh.
- In terms of software, the W9588 runs on Android 4.2, while the Galaxy W is slightly newer with Android 4.3, providing a marginally improved software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W9588
Samsung Galaxy W
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy W T255
Display
Size
3.5"
7"
Type
IPS LCD, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~210 ppi density)
PPI
480
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1.5GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
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, 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)
191.8 x 99.6 x 8.8 mm (7.55 x 3.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight
246.8 g
245 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, white, red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.56 W/kg (head) 1.53 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/11.5 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, 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 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, compass, proximity