Philips W6500 specifications
4.30" TFT540×9605MP Camera2400mAhMT6589M 28.00nm4-core @ 1 GHz1 GB RAM
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The Philips W6500 is a 2013 mid-range Android 4.2 smartphone powered by the MediaTek MT6589M quad-core processor with 1GB RAM, delivering solid performance for its class. The 4.3-inch qHD display and dual cameras (5MP rear, 1.2MP front) are complemented by an impressive sensor suite featuring gyroscope, barometer, and compass — rare at this tier. Bluetooth 4.0 LE and dual-SIM support round out the connectivity options.
See full specifications below ↓Strengths
- Pro: Quad-core MT6589M processor for smooth performance
- Pro: 1GB RAM enables comfortable multitasking
- Pro: Comprehensive sensors: gyroscope, barometer, compass, and light
- Pro: Dual cameras with 1.2MP front shooter
- Pro: Bluetooth 4.0 with Low Energy support
Weaknesses
- Con: Android 4.2 is outdated with no update path
- Con: Only 4GB internal storage
- Con: TFT display lacks color accuracy of IPS
- Con: 11.8mm thickness is somewhat bulky
- Con: Wi-Fi limited to b/g bands
Full Specifications
Display
4.30"
Screen Size
0.5MP
Resolution
- Size
- 4.30 inches
- Resolution
- 540 x 960 pixels
- Aspect Ratio
- 9:16
- Pixel Density
- 256 ppi
- Technology
- TFT
Chipset & Memory
MT6589M
Chipset
28nm
Process
1GB
RAM
- Chipset
- MT6589M (28nm)
- Manufacturer
- MediaTek
- Process
- 28 nm
- GPU
- PowerVR SGX544
- RAM
- 1 GB
- Storage
- 4 GB
Camera
5MP
Main Camera
1.2MP
Front Camera
- Main Camera
- 5 MP, f/f/2.4
- Front Camera
- 1.2 MP
Battery
2400 mAh
Battery
- Capacity
- 2400 mAh
Design
150.8g
Weight
128.7x66x11.8
Dimensions (mm)
- Form Factor
- Bar
- Dimensions
- 128.7 x 66 x 11.8 mm
- Weight
- 150.8 g (5.29 oz)
- Colors
- Black
Connectivity
4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
WiFi
- Bluetooth
- 4.0, A2DP, EDR, LE
- WiFi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
- USB
- microUSB 2.0
- GPS
- GPS
Network
4G
LTE
3G
UMTS
2G
GSM
- Network Bands
- GSM: 850 (850), 900 (900), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900); WCDMA: 850 (850), 900 (900), 1900 (1900), 2100 (2100); LTE: 900 (900), 1800 (1800), 1900 (1900)
Features and specifications are subject to change without prior notification.
