Philips X525
#9718
Samsung U700
#10095Category Breakdown
Philips X525
Samsung U700
Performance
24.320.6
Camera
8.78.7
Display
26.332.3
Battery
15.94.4
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
11.114.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.610.6
Summary
- The Philips X525 features a larger 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the Samsung U700 has a smaller 2.2-inch TFT display at 240 x 320 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the X525 has more RAM at 44MB compared to the U700's 20MB, but both devices have limited storage options.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera with similar video capabilities, though the U700 includes autofocus.
- The X525 is equipped with a 1530 mAh battery, significantly larger than the U700's 690 mAh, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Build quality favors the U700, being lighter and slimmer, while the X525 offers a more substantial feel.
- Software experiences are minimal on both devices, with the U700 lacking a headphone jack, unlike the X525.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips X525
Samsung U700
General
Release Date
2011
2007
Announced
2011
2007
Description
N/A
Ultra Edition II - Ultra Edition 12.1
Display
Size
3"
2.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
44MB
20/40MB (depending on region)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
690 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 690 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160 x 51 x 14.4 mm (6.30 x 2.01 x 0.57 in)
102.5 x 50 x 12.1 mm (4.04 x 1.97 x 0.48 in)
Weight
108 g
86 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Blue/Violet, Silver/White, Gold/Chocolate
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.41 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A