Philips Xenium X700
#9438
Samsung i520
#10088Category Breakdown
Philips Xenium X700
Samsung i520
Performance
24.522.2
Camera
11.210.9
Display
32.332.3
Battery
9.69.1
Build
17.50.2
Connectivity
3.414.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
12.310.7
Summary
- The Philips Xenium X700 features a slightly larger 2.4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, while the Samsung i520 has a 2.3-inch display with the same resolution but a marginally higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xenium X700 has 47MB of RAM compared to the i520's 35MB, but the i520 is powered by a TI OMAP 2430 chipset, which may offer better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the Xenium X700 is superior with a 3.15 MP rear camera versus the i520's 2 MP, although both lack advanced features like OIS.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Xenium X700 at 980 mAh compared to 950 mAh in the i520, which may provide a marginally longer usage time.
- The software experience differs as the i520 runs on Symbian OS, while the Xenium X700's OS is unspecified, potentially impacting user interface and app availability.
- Build-wise, the Xenium X700 is lighter at 89.4g, while the i520 is heavier at 99.0g, with both devices lacking water resistance and modern connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips Xenium X700
Samsung i520
General
Release Date
2009
2007
Announced
2009
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
2.4"
2.3"
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 (~174 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
TI OMAP 2430
CPU
N/A
330 MHz ARM 1136
GPU
N/A
PowerVR MBX
Memory
47MB
35MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP, AF
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
VGA videocall camera
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
CIF@15fps
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
980 mAh
950 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 980 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 950 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
103 x 54 x 15 mm (4.06 x 2.13 x 0.59 in)
101.7 x 50.5 x 17.9 mm (4.00 x 1.99 x 0.70 in)
Weight
89.4 g
99 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Phantom Black, Red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.83 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 1.8 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
Symbian OS 9.2, Series 60 v3.1 UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A