Category Breakdown
Philips W9588
Sonim XP3plus
Performance
30.563.9
Camera
15.42.5
Display
41.827.2
Battery
21.220.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.453.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.425.1
Summary
- The Philips W9588 features a larger 3.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing a sharper image compared to the Sonim XP3plus's 2.8-inch TFT LCD with 240 x 320 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the W9588 is equipped with a quad-core 1.2 GHz processor and 4GB of RAM, while the XP3plus offers a more powerful octa-core Snapdragon 662 with 16GB of RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the XP3plus lacks a selfie camera.
- The W9588 has a slightly larger 2400 mAh battery compared to the XP3plus's 2300 mAh, although both lack fast charging.
- The W9588 runs on Android 4.2, whereas the XP3plus utilizes a more modern Sonim OS based on Android 11, enhancing the software experience with updated features and security.
- Build quality is comparable, with the W9588 being slightly heavier at 246.8g versus the XP3plus at 220g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W9588
Sonim XP3plus
General
Release Date
2013
2021
Announced
2013
2021
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.5"
2.8"
Type
IPS LCD, 256K colors
TFT LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~267 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
480
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
GPU
N/A
Adreno 610
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2300 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)
116 x 60 x 28 mm (4.57 x 2.36 x 1.10 in)
Weight
246.8 g
220 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Nano-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/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Sonim OS (based on AOSP Android 11)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, barometer

