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Philips X550 Specifications
Philips
Released 2009, Nov 15
- 90g, 11.7mm thickness
- Feature phone
- microSD slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4 | — |
| 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 | — | — |
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Quick specifications
240x320 pixels
3MP
144p
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | |
| EDGE | Class 10 |
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Launch
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Announced | 2009, September. Released 2009, Q4 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 112 x 45 x 11.7 mm (4.41 x 1.77 x 0.46 in) |
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| Weight | 90 g (3.17 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | TFT, 256K colors |
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| Size | ||
| Resolution | 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio | |
| ??? | Screensavers and wallpapers |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSD (dedicated slot) |
|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Yes, Photocall | |
| Call records | 30 received, dialed and missed calls |
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Main Camera
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Single | 3.15 MP, AF |
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| Video | CIF@15fps |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No |
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Comms
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WLAN | No |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | miniUSB 1.1 |
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Features
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Sensors | |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | |
| Games | Yes + downloadable | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| ??? | MP3/WAV/AAC player MP4/3gp player Voice memo Organizer Predictive text input |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Po battery |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 720 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black |
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Is Philips X550 worth buying in 2026?
Philips X550 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.1/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the Genze score for Philips X550?
Genze rates Philips X550 4.1/10 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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