Philips Xenium X523
The Philips Xenium X523 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
Size2.4" · 117.5 x 51 x 15 mm (4.63 x 2.01 x 0.59 in)
Storage78MB
Main Camera15 MP
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 116.8g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Lower-resolution 167 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, April. Released 2011, Q2
💻 Display
Sharpness
167 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
TFT, 256K colors
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
15 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
116.8g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
117.5 x 51 x 15 mm (4.63 x 2.01 x 0.59 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Philips Xenium X523 does not support 5G — it supports GSM.
Yes, the Philips Xenium X523 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Philips Xenium X523 supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)).
Yes, the Philips Xenium X523 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Philips Xenium X523 uses miniUSB 2.0.
The Philips Xenium X523 supports No.
The Philips Xenium X523 has 2.1, A2DP.
