Philips W8500
The Philips W8500 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Entry-level · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 132 x 71 x 12.3 mm (5.20 x 2.80 x 0.48 in)
Storage4GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,400 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic its chipset for simple tasks only
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2013, October. Released 2013, October
💻 Display
Sharpness
256 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,400 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
172g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
132 x 71 x 12.3 mm (5.20 x 2.80 x 0.48 in)
SIM
Dual SIM, (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Philips W8500 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Philips W8500 does not have NFC.
The Philips W8500 is rated IP67 — IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
Yes, the Philips W8500 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Philips W8500 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM, (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Philips W8500 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Philips W8500 ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Philips W8500 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Philips W8500 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g.
The Philips W8500 has 3.0, A2DP.
