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Philips 855 phone review — specs and Genze score

Philips 855 Specifications

Philips

Released 2004, May 15

  • 91g, 25mm thickness
  • Feature phone
  • 9MB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 1.1
Display 4.9
Performance 2.3
Camera 4.8
Body 5.2
Gaming 3.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 3.7/10

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Quick specifications

 

128x160 pixels, 7 lines

0.3MP

No video recorder

 

600mAh

Score breakdown

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3.7 /10
Performance 2.3/10
Battery 1.1/10
Display 4.9/10
Camera 4.8/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 3.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
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Full specifications

Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
Announced 2004, Q2
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 85 x 47 x 25 mm, 77 cc (3.35 x 1.85 x 0.98 in)
Weight 91 g (3.21 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size
Resolution 128 x 160 pixels, 7 lines
??? 180 deg opening position

Second external display, 4096 colors (96 x 64 pixels)

Screensavers and wallpapers

Downloadable logos
Card slot No
Phonebook 500 x 5 fields, Photo call
Call records 30 received, dialed and missed calls
Internal 9MB
Single VGA
Video No
??? No
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones
3.5mm jack No
WLAN No
Bluetooth No
Positioning No
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB
Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email
Browser WAP 1.2.1
Games 4 + Java downloadable
Java Yes, MIDP 2.0
??? Predictive text input

Organizer

Voice dial/command

Optional TV-out
Type Removable Li-Ion 600 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 400 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
Colors 4 - Harmony Silver, Relaxing Blue, Sensorial Black and Natural White

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Frequently asked questions

Is Philips 855 worth buying in 2026?

Philips 855 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Philips 855?

Philips 855 has a 600 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What is the Genze score for Philips 855?

Genze rates Philips 855 3.7/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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