Product comparison · 2 phones

Philips Xenium CT2898 9@9d vs Philips Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g

77specifications compared
18differ
59identical
18known for one product only

Key differences

Product colour
- Xenium CT2898 9@9d:Grey
- Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g:Black
Display type
- Xenium CT2898 9@9d:CSTN
- Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g:OLED
Panel type
- Xenium CT2898 9@9d:CSTN
- Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g:OLED
Display number of colours
- Xenium CT2898 9@9d:65536 colours
- Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g:262144 colours
Display brightness
- Xenium CT2898 9@9d:450 cd/m²
- Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g:80 cd/m²
Data network
- Xenium CT2898 9@9d:CSD, GPRS
- Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g:GPRS, GSM
Ringer type
- Xenium CT2898 9@9d:Polyphonic
- Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g:MP3
Audio formats supported
- Xenium CT2898 9@9d:AMR, MIDI
- Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g:MIDI

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Comparison of CT2898/000000EU, CT9A9GBLK/40
95 specifications	A Philips Xenium CT2898 9@9d Model CT2898/000000EU View product	B Philips Xenium CT9A9GBLK 9@9g Model CT9A9GBLK/40 View product
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffers	Grey	Black
Device lock	Yes	Yes
TypeKnown for one	Entry-level phone	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display resolution	128 x 160 pixels	128 x 160 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Display typeDiffers	CSTN	OLED
Panel typeDiffers	CSTN	OLED
Display number of coloursDiffers	65536 colours	262144 colours
Display brightnessDiffers	450 cd/m²	80 cd/m²
External display	No	No
Display resolution (numeric)Known for one	128 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Flash card support	No	No
Compatible memory cards	Not supported	Not supported
User memory	18 MB	18 MB
Cameraidentical
Rear camera	Yes	Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	1.3 MP	1.3 MP
Built-in flash	Yes	Yes
Digital zoom	4x	4x
Front camera	No	No
Image formats supported	BMP, GIF, JPEG	BMP, GIF, JPEG
Multi-shot	Yes	Yes
Self-timerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Sensor type	CMOS	CMOS
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Network1 differ
SIM card capability	Single SIM	Single SIM
Wi-Fi	No	No
SIM card typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	MiniSIM
Mobile network generation	2G	2G
Data networkDiffers	CSD, GPRS	GPRS, GSM
2G bands (primary SIM)	900,1800,1900 MHz	900,1800,1900 MHz
WAP	2.0	2.0
GPRSKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
GPRS multislot class	10	10
Data transmissionidentical
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Infrared data port	Yes	Yes
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB port	Yes	Yes
USB version	1.1	1.1
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)	Yes	Yes
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)	Yes	Yes
E-mail	Yes	Yes
Videoidentical
Video call	No	No
Preview frame rate	15 fps	15 fps
Audio2 differ
Ringer typeDiffers	Polyphonic	MP3
Polyphonic rings quantity	64	64
Voice recording	Yes	Yes
Audio formats supportedDiffers	AMR, MIDI	MIDI
Microphone includedKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Voice codecsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	AMR, EFR, FR
Power2 differ
Battery recharge timeDiffers	2.5 h	3 h
Talk time (2G) (max)	8.5 h	8.5 h
Standby time (2G) (max)Differs	850 h	720 h
Removable batteryKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	96 g	86 g
DepthDiffers	18.5 mm	15.2 mm
HeightDiffers	108 mm	105.5 mm
VolumeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	68 cm³
WidthDiffers	45 mm	46 mm
Technical detailsidentical
Alarm function	Yes	Yes
CalculatorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
CalendarKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Digital Rights Management (DRM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Lead-free soldered product	Yes	Yes
Standby timeKnown for one	850 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Talk timeKnown for one	8 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Phone features1 differ
Form factor	Bar	Bar
Personal info management (PIM)Differs	Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Games, Lunar calendar, To-do list	Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Converter, Games, Lunar calendar, To-do list
Java technology	Yes	Yes
Embedded games	4	4
Personalization	Ringtones, Wallpaper	Ringtones, Wallpaper
Phonebook capacity	1000 entries	1000 entries
Slideshow	Yes	Yes
T9 text input	Yes	Yes
Conference callKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
GPS Performanceidentical
Position location	No	No
Assisted GPS (A-GPS)	No	No
Keyboardidentical
Navigation key	Yes	Yes
Management featuresidentical
Microphone mute	Yes	Yes
Subscriptionidentical
Subscription type	No subscription	No subscription
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)	Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery capacityDiffers	1100 mAh	950 mAh
Call managementidentical
Call divert	Yes	Yes
Call hold	Yes	Yes
Call timer	Yes	Yes
Call waiting	Yes	Yes
Caller ID	Yes	Yes
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Battery pack	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Warranty card	Yes	Yes
Headset includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Display number of lines	8 lines	8 lines
Handset dimensions (WxDxH)Differs	108 x 45 x 18.5 mm	105.5 x 46 x 15.2 mm
Handset weightDiffers	96 g	86 g
Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Recording timeKnown for one	60 min	Unknown — not stated by the source

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