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Philips V816 Specifications
Philips
Released 2011, May 15
- 141g, 13.9mm thickness
- Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
- 180MB storage, microSDHC slot
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 2.7 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
3.2"
480x800 pixels
5MP
480p
1530mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM |
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| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 | |
| ??? | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 2 | |
| GPRS | Class 12 | |
| EDGE | Yes |
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Launch
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Announced | 2011, January. Released 2011, Q2 |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 111 x 55 x 13.9 mm (4.37 x 2.17 x 0.55 in) |
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| Weight | 141 g (4.97 oz) | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Mini-SIM) | |
| ??? | Trackball |
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Display
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Type | TFT, 256K colors |
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| Size | 3.2 inches, 29.1 cm2 (~47.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density) |
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Platform
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OS | Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 180MB |
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Main Camera
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Single | 5 MP, AF |
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| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 480p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
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| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | miniUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | |
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| Browser | HTML | |
| ??? | MP3/WAV/AAC+ player MP4/H.264 player Organizer Voice memo Predictive text input |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 720 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 16 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Philips V816 worth buying in 2026?
Philips V816 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.9/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Philips V816?
Philips V816 has a 1,530 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Philips V816 have?
Philips V816 features a 3.20-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Philips V816?
Genze rates Philips V816 3.9/10 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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