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Nothing conveys prestige and confidence like the blackbody and variety of colour covers on the Philips S398. Step it up with a 1.3GHz Quad-Core processor, 12.7cm HD IPS screen and spacious memory, and see your potential soar.

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Reflect your style

  • S398
  • Black
  • WCDMA / GSM

Maximized performance with 1.3GHz quad core processor

Your Philips mobile phone now zooms along like never before, thanks to the powerful 1.3GHz quad core processor. This powerhouse keeps up easily with your multitasking demands at a much faster speed. Load web pages with lightning speed, watch uninterrupted videos plus get animations fast-and we mean fast! Gaming is seamless and immersive with exceptional picture quality.

Dual mode (WCDMA and GSM), dual coverage

Your Philips mobile phone incorporates two SIM cards to allow you access to WCDMA and GSM network connections at the same time. Now you can enjoy wider mobile coverage on two networks with just one phone.

Quality shots with 8 megapixel autofocus camera with flash

Shoot like a pro on the go with the 8 megapixel autofocus camera on your Philips mobile phone. Capture life's fleeting moments - big or small - in crystal-clear quality and beam them to friends and family with pride. And a built-in flash means that you can take great photos even in dim lighting conditions -so you won't miss a memorable shot, night or day.

2 megapixel front camera for self-portraits and video

2 megapixel front camera for self-portraits and video

Bring yourself to the forefront of fun snapshots with the 2 megapixel front camera incorporated into your Philips mobile phone. Besides allowing you to take self-portraits, this front-facing camera feature also means that you can engage in face-to-face communication with video calls with friends or colleagues.

Unique curvilinear design with optimal size

Unique curvilinear design with optimal size

Your Philips mobile phone comes with a unique 63 degree curve at both ends that will revolutionize the way you hold your phone. It manages to be both trendy and ergonomic to appeal to your sense of quality and aesthetics. Its sensible design features a large screen within an optimal size that fits snugly in your hand and also incorporates a speaker at the bottom of the phone to deliver the greatest volume when you speak.

Android 4.4

Android 4.4

Empowered by Android, your Philips mobile now comes with a fully customizable mobile platform that is open to a wide range of smart applications and functions. Find your pocket PC, games console and telephone all rolled conveniently into one.

12.7cm HD IPS display

12.7cm HD IPS display

The IPS technology ensures great viewing from any angle, while the vibrant colors and vivid images render a full-bodied viewing experience. Whether you are showing off your latest snapshots to friends or surfing your favorite websites, the 12.7cm screen gives you an unbeatable visual treat while on the go.
Technical Specifications

  • Picture/Display

    Main Display Resolution

    720X1280  pixels

    Main Display Technology

    TFT IPS

    Capacitive touchscreen

    Yes

    Diagonal screen size

    12.7 cm

  • Still Picture Capturing

    Camera

    Integrated

    Picture resolution

    8M (3264X2448)

    Picture file format

    JPEG

    Picture quality

    • Normal

    • Fine

    • Superfine

    Preview frame rate

    30 frames/second

    Image sensor type

    CMOS

    Integrated flash

    Yes

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Technical Specifications

  • Picture/Display

    Main Display Resolution

    720X1280  pixels

    Main Display Technology

    TFT IPS

    Capacitive touchscreen

    Yes

    Diagonal screen size

    12.7 cm

  • Still Picture Capturing

    Camera

    Integrated

    Picture resolution

    8M (3264X2448)

    Picture file format

    JPEG

    Picture quality

    • Normal

    • Fine

    • Superfine

    Preview frame rate

    30 frames/second

    Image sensor type

    CMOS

    Integrated flash

    Yes

  • Still Picture Playback

    Picture Compression Format

    • BMP

    • GIF

    • GIF (87a & 89a)

    • JPEG

    • WBMP

    Picture Enhancement

    • Create albums

    • Edit photos (colors, filters)

    Slide show

    Yes

  • Processor

    1.3 GHz Quad Core Processor

    Yes

  • Storage Media

    Built-in memory (RAM)

    1GB

    Built-in memory (ROM)

    8GB

    Memory Card Types

    Micro SD

    Maximum memory card capacity

    32  GB

  • Connectivity

    Bluetooth version

    4.0

    Bluetooth profiles

    • A2DP

    • File transfer profile

    Modem Capabilities

    • GPRS

    • SMS

    • EDGE

    • HSDPA 21Mbps

    • HSUPA 5.76Mbps

    Headset

    Via 3.5mm jack connector

    PC Link

    USB 2.0

    Serial connections

    USB-MicroUSB data cable

    Wireless connection

    • Wi-Fi

    • Bluetooth

  • Network Features

    WCDMA band

    • 2100MHz

    • 900MHz

    EDGE

    Yes

    GPRS (Rx+Tx)

    Class 12, Class B

    GSM band(Primary SIM)

    • 1800  MHz

    • 1900  MHz

    • 900  MHz

    • 850  MHz

    GSM band(Secondary SIM)

    • 1800  MHz

    • 1900  MHz

    • 900  MHz

    • 850  MHz

    WiFi

    IEEE 802.11 b,g,n

    Messaging

    • Concatenated SMS (Long SMS)

    • E-mail

    • MMS,Multimedia Message Service

    • SMS (Short Message Service)

    • SMS multi-target

    • SMS CB (Cell Broadcast)

    Services

    • OTA provisioning (WAP,MMS)

    • SIM Toolkit / Release 99

    • WAP 2.0

    • Internet on mobile

    3G

    WCDMA

    GSM band

    • 900  MHz

    • 1800  MHz

    • 1900  MHz

    • 850  MHz

  • Power

    Battery Capacity

    2040 mAh

    Battery Type

    Lithium-ion

    Standby time

    300h

    Talk time

    8h(2G) 4h(3G)

  • OS

    Android

    Android4.4

  • Convenience

    Language available: UI

    English

    Ease of Use

    • Hands free mode

    • In-flight mode

    • Keypad Lock

    • Vibra Alert

    • Dual SIM cards

    Call Management

    • Call Forwarding

    • Call on Hold

    • Call Time

    • Call Waiting*

    • Caller ID*

    • Conference Call

    • Emergency Call

    • Microphone mute

    • Missed Calls

    • Multi-party call

    • Received Calls

    Buttons and controls

    • Power On/Off

    • Side keys

    • Soft keys

    Volume control

    Yes

    Clock/Version

    • Analogue

    • Digital

    • International clock

    Multimedia

    FM Radio

    Vibrator

    Yes

    Games and applications

    • Agenda

    • Alarm Clock

    • Calculator

    • Calendar

    • Stopwatch

    • Document Viewer

    • Motion sensor

    • Widget

    • File Manager

    • Photo Editor

    Text input

    Smart predictive input

    Personal Info Management

    • Daylight saving

    • International clock

    • Quick Note

    • Smart Phonebook

    • Task list

    • Time Zone

    Personalisation/Customization

    • Downloadable Picture

    • Downloadable Ringtones

    • Wallpaper

    • Ringtones

    • Screen Saver

  • Sound

    Ringers

    • MP3 ringer

    • Polyphonic (64 tones)

    • AMR ringer

  • GPS

    Built-in GPS

    Yes

    Supports A-GPS

    Yes

  • Dimensions

    Handset Color

    Black

    Form Factor

    Candy bar

    Antenna

    Integrated

    Handset dimensions

    143.7mmx71.1mmx9.65mm

    Handset weight

    170g

  • Accessories

    Standard Package Includes

    • Battery

    • Charger

    • User Manual

    • USB data cable

    • Handset

    • Screen Protector

  • MicroSD memory card is not included.
  • Availability of certain features is subject to valid service subscription from your network operator.
  • All visuals provided are for reference purposes only. Actual product features such as phone colors and screenshots may vary from those pictured.
  • Actual available memory for end user usage may vary from market to market due to pre-configuration.