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Philips X500

Philips X500

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Samsung T729 Blast

Samsung T729 Blast

#10372

Category Breakdown

Philips X500
Samsung T729 Blast
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.450.4

Summary

  • The Philips X500 and Samsung T729 Blast both feature TFT displays with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the Blast has a larger 2.3-inch screen compared to the X500's 1.8-inch display.
  • In terms of performance, the X500 has 10GB of RAM and 10MB of storage, while the Blast offers slightly more with 11GB of RAM and 11MB of storage.
  • Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the Blast supports video recording, whereas the X500 does not.
  • Battery capacity differs significantly, with the X500 housing a 1720 mAh battery compared to the Blast's 800 mAh, which may impact overall longevity.
  • The X500 is heavier at 110g, while the lighter Blast weighs 80g, contributing to a more portable design.
  • Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options, including WiFi and modern charging capabilities.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Philips X500
Samsung T729 Blast

General

Release Date

2008
2007

Announced

2008
2007

Description

N/A
For T-Mobile

Display

Size

1.8"
2.3"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~157 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~122 ppi density)

PPI

176
176

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
N/A

Performance

Chipset

N/A
N/A

CPU

N/A
N/A

GPU

N/A
N/A

Memory

10MB
11MB

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSD (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Main Camera Details

1.3 MP
1.3 MP

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

128x96@15fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1720 mAh
800 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Po 1720 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

105.6 x 42.4 x 17.9 mm (4.16 x 1.67 x 0.70 in)
106 x 52 x 12.7 mm (4.17 x 2.05 x 0.5 in)

Weight

110 g
80 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black on gray
Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 1.1
2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

No
No

Software

Operating System

N/A
N/A

OS Version

N/A
N/A

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

N/A
N/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No