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Philips X525

Philips X525

#9718
Samsung Z720

Samsung Z720

#9170

Category Breakdown

Philips X525
Samsung Z720
Performance
24.320.3
Camera
8.739.6
Display
26.332.3
Battery
15.98.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
11.111.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.613.1

Summary

  • The Philips X525 features a larger 3.0" TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the Samsung Z720 has a smaller 2.1" TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels.
  • In terms of performance, the X525 has more RAM at 44MB compared to the Z720's 20MB, but both devices have limited storage.
  • Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Z720 includes autofocus.
  • The X525 is equipped with a 1530 mAh battery, significantly larger than the Z720's 900 mAh.
  • The software experience is basic on both devices, with the X525 offering a headphone jack while the Z720 lacks one.
  • Build quality shows the X525 being heavier at 108g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Z720 at 80g.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Philips X525
Samsung Z720

General

Release Date

2011
2006

Announced

2011
2006

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

3"
2.1"

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 (~190 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
20MB

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
N/A

Front Camera

N/A
VGA videocall camera

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

QCIF
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1530 mAh
900 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 900 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)
104.5 x 51.3 x 13.8 mm (4.11 x 2.02 x 0.54 in)

Weight

108 g
80 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver
Violet/Gold, Silver, Red

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.10 W/kg (head)     0.10 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

N/A
HSPA

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

miniUSB 2.0
1.1

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