Philips is far from the only company that cannot maintain leadership positions in all areas at once. If Philips razors, irons, and epilators have virtually no competitors on the market, then smartphones for the most part are far from the most interesting. The opposite situation is observed with conventional push-button devices.
Their main feature is capacious batteries and good quality. As market analysis shows, many users prefer to overpay for a Philips phone rather than buy the cheapest and simplest option from the brand. The best devices are presented in our rating.
Philips Xenium E580
- Screen diagonal: 2.8 inches
- Resolution: 320×240
- Weight: 145 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony
- Camera: 2 MP
- Internet access: WAP, GPRS
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 3100 mAh
What else can mobile phones do without a camera or the Internet?
Despite the elementary nature of the device, push-button mobile phones are equipped with additional functions. The range of functions depends on the selected model. The most common models are:
- with alarm clock, timer, stopwatch;
- with a voice recorder;
- with pre-installed games;
- with a flashlight, etc.
If this is not a device for a primary school student or for a factory with super-secret production, then you can choose a push-button smartphone without a camera, but with Internet access. The model is equipped with Wi-Fi and the ability to communicate via WhatsApp.
Philips Xenium E182
- Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches
- Resolution: 320×240
- Weight: 125 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Type of ringtones: polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
- Camera: 0.3 MP
- Internet access: GPRS
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 3100 mAh
Philips Xenium E125
- Screen diagonal: 1.77 inches
- Resolution: 160×128
- Weight: 91 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony, MP3 ringtones
- Camera: 0.1 MP
- Internet access: no
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 2000 mAh
Philips Xenium E169
- Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches
- Resolution: 320×240
- Weight: 100 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony, MP3 ringtones
- Camera: 0.3 MP
- Internet access: WAP, GPRS
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 1600 mAh
Philips E560
The battery capacity of this phone is 3100 mAh. The autonomy of the E560 is good: standby time - up to 73 days, talk time - up to 39 hours, music listening mode - up to 64 hours.
There is a camera here, although its resolution is only 2 MP.
- Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches
- Resolution: 320×240
- Weight: 138 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony, MP3 ringtones
- Audio: MP3, FM radio
- Camera: 2 MP
- Video recording: yes
- Communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900
- Internet access: no
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 3100 mAh
№2 – BQ 3587 Disco Boom
Price: 1,880 rubles
The creation of a domestic company receives second place in our top. Its main feature is the screen. Due to the 3.47-inch diagonal, it contains a lot of information, and the large font also plays into its favor. The flashlight here is double and, according to reviews, shines very brightly. The feature phone is equipped with a powerful 5000 mAh battery. Of course, autonomy depends on the intensity of use, but in call-SMS mode the phone lasts for at least a week.
The cheapest phone in the domestic brand’s lineup can be used in power bank mode, that is, it can be used to replenish the charge of another device. The automatic call recording function is also useful. True to its name, the phone is equipped with a very loud multimedia speaker, and you can also control the player using separate buttons located on the body.
But the conversational one is not good - it will be difficult to hear the interlocutor on the street. Judging by the reviews, users are not happy with the huge amount of pre-installed garbage - demo versions of games, applications with jokes and stuff like that. Despite this, if you don’t know how to choose an inexpensive but good feature phone, the BQ 3587 Disco Boom is definitely worth paying attention to.
BQ 3587 Disco Boom
Philips Xenium E570
Similar model to E560. For example, they have almost the same battery capacity. But in reality these are different phones.
The Xenium E570 has a larger screen - its diagonal reaches 2.8 inches. In addition, you can access the Internet from it thanks to support for WAP and GPRS technologies.
But what’s most surprising is the standby time – up to 170 days! Amazing result, isn't it?
- Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches
- Resolution: 320×240
- Weight: 138 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony, MP3 ringtones
- Audio: MP3, FM radio
- Camera: 2 MP
- Video recording: yes
- Communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900
- Internet access: WAP, GPRS
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 3100 mAh
Phone battery capacity and battery life
How long the phone will work without recharging in offline mode determines the capacity of its battery. This value shows the battery's ability to accumulate charge. It is expressed in milliamp-hour (mAh) or ampere-hour (Ah). Most mid-price smartphones have batteries with a capacity of 1800-2500 mAh. A battery with a capacity of 1800 mAh (or 1.8 Ah) will be able to supply a current of 1.8 amperes for an hour or 0.9 amperes for 2 hours. But the relationship is non-linear and the battery will not be able to supply a current of 3.6 amperes for 30 minutes.
But battery life depends not only on battery capacity. This is an important point, since long battery life can only be achieved by jointly increasing the battery capacity and optimizing the operation of the smartphone. Modern phones often have huge, bright displays, lots of wireless modules, and powerful processors with video cores. All this drains the battery very quickly, and the user is forced to charge his phone every day. Some manufacturers, including Philips, produce lines of phones with high-capacity batteries.
What is considered a large battery capacity? In our opinion, a large battery capacity can be considered values of 3000 mAh and above. Below we consider Philips phones with 3000-5000 mAh batteries.
Philips E181
New from Philips. This is a direct successor to the E180 model, which had excellent autonomy. What's new here?
The screen size has not changed, just as the battery capacity has not changed - the same fantastic 3100 mAh, which means excellent autonomy - up to 143 days in standby mode! The company added a camera to this device, albeit a 0.3 MP one. Agree, this is still very good.
In addition, with the help of this phone you can access the network using GPRS technology.
- Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches
- Resolution: 320×240
- Weight: 123 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Type of ringtones: polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
- Audio: MP3, FM radio, built-in radio antenna
- Camera: 0.3 MP
- Video recording: no
- Communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900
- Internet access: GPRS
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 3100 mAh
Philips S397 - simplicity and reliability
An inexpensive model from the brand gets the job done. The profile is protected by a fingerprint sensor on the rear panel - such a detail is rarely found on smartphones in the budget segment.
The body itself is made of glass and plastic. The design is slightly outdated, there are noticeable frames on the sides, and the “bangs” on the front side are slightly in the way. However, the gadget fits perfectly in the hand, and the fingerprint scanner is located in the right place.
The new product runs on the latest Android. The device has a modern interface, which means it easily responds to gesture controls and swipes.
The phone's power is at a confident average level. The cores operate at 1.2 GHz. The amount of RAM - 3 GB - is enough to install the necessary programs. But the processor and graphics accelerator will not handle heavy games.
The new product for 2022 is recommended for those who are looking for a device to solve everyday problems such as loading websites or communicating on social networks. The phone is not suitable for complex calculations.
Advantages:
- The charge lasts for a day;
- 3 energy saving modes;
- Supports LTE.
Flaws:
- The amount of user memory is only 16 GB.
Philips Xenium E168
- Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches
- Resolution: 320×240
- Weight: 100 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony, MP3 ringtones
- Camera: 0.3 MP
- Internet access: WAP, GPRS
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 1600 mAh
Philips Xenium E116
- Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches
- Resolution: 320×240
- Weight: 173 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony, MP3 ringtones
- Camera: 0.3 MP
- Internet access: WAP, GPRS
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 1600 mAh
Philips Xenium X1560
Model Philips Xenium X1560. It is equipped with energy-saving Xenium technology, which allows the phone to work in talk mode for up to 40 hours, and in standby mode for up to 100 days! The most interesting thing is that the Xenium X1560 has the ability to recharge other devices if they are running low. And all this with a battery capacity of 2900 mAh - we usually see such batteries in smartphones.
Another feature that will surely appeal to many is the ability to listen to the radio without connecting headphones from the speaker.
- Screen diagonal: 2.4 inches
- Resolution: 320×240
- Weight: 122 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Ringtones type: 64-voice polyphony, MP3 ringtones
- Audio: MP3, FM radio, built-in radio antenna
- Camera: no
- Video recording: no
- Communication standard: GSM 900/1800/1900
- Internet access: WAP, GPRS
- Memory card slot: yes
- Battery capacity: 2900 mAh
Feature phones
This may surprise some, but Philips push-button phones are more popular compared to classic smartphones. They also hold a charge for up to a week.
Philips Xenium E255
A model in a clamshell format, which, even with a small battery, can work for 2-3 days without recharging.
| Options | |
| Screen | 2.4” (240p) |
| Camera | 0.3MP |
| Chipset | Unknown |
| battery | 1050 mAh |
Despite the simplicity of the device, the phone can be safely used in 2022. There is support for memory cards on board, so you can upload all your favorite music and listen using headphones or the built-in speaker.
Pros:
- SD card slot;
- compact folding bed;
- headphone jack.
Minuses:
- does not work with Wi-Fi and 3G.
Philips Xenium E109
A representative of a more familiar form factor with a loud speaker and a small battery. True, even it gives 3-4 days of autonomy.
| Options | |
| Screen | 1.77” (128p) |
| Camera | No |
| Chipset | Unknown |
| battery | 1000 mAh |
Long operating time is ensured by getting rid of 3G and 4G sensors, as well as Wi-Fi. There is also no GPS module on board, which may be a reason to refuse the purchase. But the phone costs only 1,000 rubles, and this is practically a gift for a device in 2022.
Pros:
- cheapness;
- ergonomics;
- autonomy.
Minuses:
- the simplest filling without a camera.
Philips Xenium E580
A much more advanced model, for the assembly of which even metal was used. Yes, it is combined with plastic, but the E580 feels like a worthwhile device in the hand.
| Options | |
| Screen | 2.8” (240p) |
| Camera | 2MP |
| Chipset | Unknown |
| battery | 3100 mAh |
Unlike other push-button models, this one has a really large battery. This is no longer 3-4 days, but a full week of operation, taking into account constant calls. E580 is an option for those who value autonomy.
Pros:
- power bank mode;
- 2 megapixel camera;
- Bluetooth sensor.
Minuses:
- there is no support for modern Internet standards.
Philips Xenium E182
A similar model, but with a more affordable price list. The phone costs around 3 thousand rubles, which is cheaper than any touchscreen smartphone.
| Options | |
| Screen | 2.4” (240p) |
| Camera | 0.3MP |
| Chipset | Unknown |
| battery | 3100 mAh |
The reverse charging chip remained in place. The model is equipped with a huge capacity battery, comparable to a 5-inch smartphone. In short, the device does not require frequent recharging.
Pros:
- large battery;
- memory card support;
- set of necessary functions.
Minuses:
- no smart features.
Philips Xenium V526 LTE
Let's finish with phones. The time has come for smartphones.
Philips Xenium V526 LTE is a smartphone with a 5000 mAh battery. As with the phones mentioned above, battery life is excellent. Otherwise, it’s a typical average device with a MediaTek MT6735 processor, 1 GB of RAM, and a 12 MP camera. Interestingly, there is also an FM radio.
- Screen diagonal: 5 inches
- Screen resolution: 1280×720
- Weight: 189 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Processor: MediaTek MT6735
- Memory capacity: 8 GB
- RAM capacity: 1 GB
- Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 13 MP
- Memory card support: yes
- Support for 4G networks: yes
Philips S561 - the choice for watching movies
The budget new product is not much inferior to the giants of the mobile sphere in terms of filling. A smartphone worth 8-9 thousand rubles runs on the Android 9 operating system, and upon purchase the user receives a full set of necessary pre-installed programs.
The smartphone has 8 cores and 3 GB of RAM. The phone will not be able to handle complex games, but you can watch a movie or surf a social network with such a power reserve.
The IPS screen is large (6 inches diagonally) and bright. Color rendition is excellent, and combined with wide viewing angles, the smartphone turns into a pocket multimedia center.
Audio is played through headphones or speaker. The manufacturer does not abandon the 3.5 mm audio jack familiar to users.
But the main reason why touchscreen smartphones have become so popular is autonomy. A 4000 mAh battery is installed. The volume is enough for 10-12 hours of moderate work.
A Philips smartphone with a powerful battery is suitable for those who want modern innovations, but are not ready to pay large sums for a dialer.
Advantages:
- Low price;
- Large, Gorilla Glass protected screen.
Flaws:
- Weak cameras.
Philips Xenium V787
This smartphone is more interesting. It uses the same 5000 mAh battery and has fast charging capabilities. The 5-inch screen has Full HD resolution, RAM capacity is 2 GB, processor is MediaTek MT6753. The cameras are good, there is 4G support, a loud speaker.
- Screen diagonal: 5 inches
- Screen resolution: 1920×1080
- Weight: 164 g
- Number of SIM cards: 2
- Processor: MediaTek MT6753
- Memory capacity: 16 GB
- RAM capacity: 2 GB
- Battery capacity: 5000 mAh
- Camera: 13 MP
- Memory card support: yes
- Support for 4G networks: yes
