Philips Xenium X523
#9039
Sony Ericsson Jalou
#9047Category Breakdown
Philips Xenium X523
Sony Ericsson Jalou
Performance
56.556.5
Camera
41.941.9
Display
53.453.4
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
51.751.7
Summary
- The Philips Xenium X523 features a larger 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Jalou has a smaller 2.0-inch display with the same resolution but slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xenium has 78MB of RAM compared to the Jalou's 100MB, which may offer a marginally better experience in multitasking.
- Both phones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Jalou can record video at 320p@15fps, whereas the Xenium is limited to QCIF@15fps.
- The Xenium is equipped with a 2000mAh battery, providing a longer usage time, while the Jalou has no specified battery capacity.
- Build quality-wise, the Xenium is heavier at 116.8g and larger in dimensions compared to the lighter and more compact Jalou, which weighs 84g and has a more stylish design.
- The Xenium includes a headphone jack, while the Jalou lacks this feature, impacting the software experience for audio connectivity.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips Xenium X523
Sony Ericsson Jalou
General
Release Date
2011
2009
Announced
2011
2009
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony Ericsson Bijou
Display
Size
2.4"
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 (~200 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
78MB
100MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
QCIF@15fps
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
117.5 x 51 x 15 mm (4.63 x 2.01 x 0.59 in)
73 x 45 x 18.2 mm (2.87 x 1.77 x 0.72 in)
Weight
116.8 g
84 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Red/Black
Onyx Black, Deep Amethyst, Aquamarine Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
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
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No