Philips W632: Review and Feedback

The smartphone Philips W632 was released in far, by the standards of mobile technologies, in 2011 and the manufacturer itself was initially positioned as an entry-level solution with an acceptable price and one of the best at that time of autonomy.

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A typical budget microprocessor of the company "MediaTek" with one computing module was the basis of the Philips W632. The same can be said about the display, the memory subsystem and graphics accelerator. The only thing that exactly on the background of the analogs stood out the hero of this review is the battery capacity. It is due to her that this mobile device stood out strongly against the background of analogues. The second important plus is the very democratic cost of the gadget. It is for those who played the most important role in 2011 when choosing a new smart phone and these two factors, and this device was released.

Design

In a typical performance of the case, even by today's standards, the candy bar was manufactured by Philips Xenium W632 . Its length was 123 mm, width - 63 mm and thickness - 14 mm. The weight of the device with such dimensions was 164 grams. On the front panel of the device was displayed a screen with a modest by today's standards, the diagonal length of 3.8 inches. Above it were grouped a conversational speaker, a group of sensors and a peephole of the front camera. Below the screen is the control panel. It, in addition to the three familiar buttons, also included another additional one, which was called "Search." On the left edge of the smartphone there were buttons for adjusting the volume level, and on the upper end there was a power button. On the opposite side of the smartphone, all wired interfaces (micro-USB and 3.5-mm audio jack) and a talking microphone were grouped. подсветка на основе светодиода. On the back of the smartphone were taken out loud speaker, the eye of the main camera and its single LED -based backlight . Also the manufacturer has not forgotten to place his logo here.

Computational basis

базировался на микропроцессоре МТ6573. Philips W632 was based on the microprocessor MT6573. ARM11. This chip could function at a frequency of 800 MHz and was based on the architecture code-named ARM11. Hardware and software in its composition included only one computational module. The CPA itself was produced according to the morally and physically obsolete standards for today, but actual for the 2011 process with tolerances of 65 nm. At the time of the release of the device, this chip allowed to solve problems of the initial and intermediate level. Now, as mentioned, it is outdated both morally and physically. The maximum he can do now is to perform the simplest and least demanding hardware applications.

Display and graphics subsystem

Power VR531, который был спроектирован компанией Imagination Technologies. One of the best entry-level accelerators for mobile devices of that time - Power VR531, which was designed by Imagination Technologies, responded to the processing of the displayed image . This graphic solution operated at a frequency of 281 MHz and allowed to quickly process the image in a resolution of 800x480 pixels. It was this resolution that had a screen in this smartphone. The length of its diagonal in inches was 3.8. ppi и различить отдельную точку на его поверхности обычным глазом было весьма проблематично. The pixel density for this device was stated at a level of 246 ppi and it was very problematic to distinguish a single point on its surface with an ordinary eye. TFT. The very same screen matrix was produced by the most common technology at the time - TFT.

Memory

The presence of 512 MB of RAM could boast a Philips W632 phone . The capacity of the built-in drive was only 180 MB. Definitely so much memory for comfortable work on such a gadget even at that time was not enough. So it was necessary to additionally purchase an external memory card. Its maximum capacity could be 32 GB. And this would definitely solve the problem of lack of memory on such a smart phone.

Cameras

, герой этой статьи был тоже оснащен двумя подобными элементами. Like all current devices , the hero of this article was also equipped with two similar elements. At the heart of the main camera was a 5 Mp sensor. Now this parameter is not surprising, but in 2011 it allowed to count on a very, very acceptable quality of photos and videos. The maximum resolution of the images in this case was 2592x1944 px. It should also be noted that in the main camera, such an important technology as autofocus was implemented. This allowed to significantly improve the quality of the photo. There was also a single illumination from one LED element. VGA. The front camera was based on a sensitive element of 0.3 MP and could shoot photos and videos in VGA format . For video calls this is enough, but for the now popular "SELFI" this value will not be enough.

The battery is a smartphone. Autonomy of the device

смартфон Philips W632 , была его автономность. The key quality, which against the background of analogs and competitors could boast of a smartphone Philips W632 , was its autonomy. The capacity of the complete removable battery in this case was 2100 mAh. Now you can meet and large values of capacity for batteries, but in 2011 this parameter was really record. In the maximum load mode, such a smartphone could last 11-12 hours and it really was a record for that time. If the level of use of the device is reduced to an average, then it was possible to count on 3-4 days of battery life on one charge of such a capacious battery.

List of interfaces

By the number of supported wired and wireless interfaces almost in no way inferior to modern mobile devices Philips Xenium W632. The characteristics of this unit indicate the support of the following:

• функционировал в сотовых сетях стандартов GSM ( второе название их — это 2 G) и 3 G ( присутствовала лишь поддержка стандарта UMTS, который в 2011 году был наиболее передовым, а сейчас уже принадлежит к морально и физически устаревшему). The device successfully functioned in cellular networks of GSM standards (the second name is 2 G) and 3 G ( there was only support for the UMTS standard, which in 2011 was the most advanced, and now belongs to the morally and physically obsolete). In the first case, with adequate coverage and signal quality, it was possible to expect a speed of up to 500 kb / s. Well, in the second - under the same conditions - you could theoretically get 7.2 Mbps.

• перечне беспроводных стандартов данного гаджета присутствовала поддержка Wi-Fi в версиях b&g с максимальными скоростями обмена информацией в 11 Мбит/сек и 54 Мбит/сек соответственно . In the list of wireless standards of this gadget there was Wi-Fi support in versions of b & g with the maximum information exchange speeds of 11 Mbit / s and 54 Mbit / s, respectively . n со скоростью в 150 Мбит/сек . Obviously, this version lacks version n with a speed of 150 Mbit / s . But since these standards are compatible with each other, there are no particular problems when connecting to such wireless networks.

• Bluetooth. There is a Bluetooth support in this gadget . Its version is 2.0. This interface is great for outputting a sound signal to a wireless stereo headset or for sharing files with similar devices.

• GPS и одноименным передатчиком. The navigation capabilities are presented in this unit by the GPS system and the transmitter of the same name.

• You can also connect a wired stereo headset to this smart phone. For this, the gadget was equipped with a 3.5-mm audio port.

• The device was also equipped with a micro-USB. This port allows you to connect the gadget to a computer. Another of its purpose is to charge the battery.

Software component

Under the management of such a system software functioned this device, like Android. Philips W632 was based on the version of this OS with the serial number 2.3. To date, such a system software is outdated. And both morally and physically. This OS is not so often can now be found on mobile devices.

Owners opinion

The most frequently seen on the Internet is only positive reviews about the Philips W632. His characteristics were really excellent. Among the main advantages of this model are the following:

• Autonomy, which at an average load could reach 4 days. Now, not even every smartphone with a similar battery can boast of such autonomy.

• A camera with advanced technology at that time, which even continues to be relevant.

• The CPU is quite powerful by the standards of 2011. It included only 1 computational module, which operated at a frequency of 800 MHz. Now, of course, this is not surprising, but at that time it was an excellent entry-level processor.

• Another plus of the gadget is the actual software shell, which at that time allowed to run any existing software for this computing platform.

It is on such positive moments that are connected with this mobile device, and its owners have focused their attention on reviews throughout the Global Web on forums and portals of this subject.

Results

Very, very balanced device of budgetary level turned out in 2011 Philips W632. He did not have significant defects at that time. But the presence of a capacious battery, increased autonomy and acceptable performance favorably distinguished it against the background of competitors. Another important plus was that he had a very, very modest cost. Well, all this list was supplemented with support for memory cards of increased volume plus the main camera with technologies, which even now not in every entry-level gadget can be met.