Philips W635
The Philips W635 is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 124 x 64.5 x 11.5 mm (4.88 x 2.54 x 0.45 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Storage512MB
Main Camera5 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 157g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,630 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, April. Released 2012, April
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,630 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1630 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
157g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
124 x 64.5 x 11.5 mm (4.88 x 2.54 x 0.45 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Philips W635 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Philips W635 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Philips W635 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the Philips W635 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Philips W635 ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).
The Philips W635 uses 2.0.
The Philips W635 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot.
The Philips W635 has 2.0, A2DP.
