Philips Xenium F511
#9425
Sony Ericsson W508
#9176Category Breakdown
Philips Xenium F511
Sony Ericsson W508
Performance
28.929.4
Camera
9.610.0
Display
32.332.3
Battery
10.38.8
Build
0.216.1
Connectivity
10.711.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.313.1
Summary
- The Philips Xenium F511 features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display compared to the 2.2-inch display of the Sony Ericsson W508, both with the same resolution but differing pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xenium has 70MB of RAM and storage, while the W508 offers 100MB for both, suggesting better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the W508 can record video at a higher resolution of 320p, compared to the QCIF@15fps of the Xenium.
- The Xenium's battery capacity is 1000mAh, slightly higher than the W508's 930mAh, which may contribute to longer usage time.
- Build-wise, the Xenium is slightly thicker and heavier than the W508, which may affect portability.
- Finally, the software experience differs with the W508 lacking a headphone jack, while the Xenium includes one.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips Xenium F511
Sony Ericsson W508
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson W518a in USA
Display
Size
2.4"
2.2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~182 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
70MB
100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 16 GB, 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF@15fps
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1000 mAh
930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
112.9 x 49.2 x 12.8 mm (4.44 x 1.94 x 0.50 in)
93.5 x 50 x 14 mm (3.68 x 1.97 x 0.55 in)
Weight
97.7 g
98 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Metal Grey, Poetic White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.73 W/kg (head) 0.85 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
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
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
Accelerometer