Philips X525
#9718
ZTE N290
#8802Category Breakdown
Philips X525
ZTE N290
Performance
24.320.3
Camera
8.739.6
Display
26.326.3
Battery
15.915.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
11.13.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.614.1
Summary
- The Philips X525 features a slightly smaller 3.0-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 240 x 400 pixels, while the ZTE N290 has a marginally larger 3.2-inch display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the X525 offers more RAM at 44MB compared to the N290's 20MB, but both devices have limited storage capacities.
- The camera on the ZTE N290 is slightly better with a 3.2 MP rear camera and a 2.0 MP selfie camera, whereas the X525 has a 3.15 MP rear camera and no front camera.
- The X525 has a 1530 mAh battery, slightly larger than the N290's 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Build quality-wise, the X525 is larger and heavier at 160 x 51 x 14.4 mm and 108g, compared to the more compact 112 x 55 x 13 mm and 106g of the N290.
- Lastly, the X525 includes a headphone jack, while the N290 does not, impacting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips X525
ZTE N290
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE Aeon
Display
Size
3"
3.2"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~155 ppi density)
240 x 400 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~146 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)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.2 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
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
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 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)
112 x 55 x 13 mm (4.41 x 2.17 x 0.51 in)
Weight
108 g
106 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB 2.0
Proprietary
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