Philips X516
The Philips X516 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-levelⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.6" · 102 x 52 x 16.9 mm (4.02 x 2.05 x 0.67 in)
Storage3MB
Main Camera2 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 103g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,530 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 154 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotographyMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, February. Released 2011, March
💻 Display
Sharpness
154 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT resistive touchscreen, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,530 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
103g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
102 x 52 x 16.9 mm (4.02 x 2.05 x 0.67 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Philips X516 does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
Yes, the Philips X516 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Philips X516 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the Philips X516 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Philips X516 uses miniUSB 2.0.
The Philips X516 supports No.
The Philips X516 has 2.0, A2DP.
