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Philips S396
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Philips S396

Released: 2015, June. Released 2015, JuneDiscontinued

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General

Brand
Philips
Model
Philips S396
Released
2015, June. Released 2015, June
Status
Discontinued
OS
Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Dimensions
141.9 x 73 x 9.7 mm (5.59 x 2.87 x 0.38 in)
Weight
151 g (5.33 oz)
SIM
Dual SIM

Display

Type
IPS LCD
Size
5.0 inches, 68.9 cm, 2, (~66.5% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)

Performance

Chipset
Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Internal
8GB 1GB RAM
Card slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Single
8 MP
Features
LED flash
Video
N/A

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100
4G bands
1, 3, 7, 20, 38, 39, 40, 41
Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Connectivity

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
Positioning
GPS
NFC
No
Radio
FM radio
USB
microUSB 2.0
3.5mm jack
Yes

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other

Colors
Black
Announced
2015, June. Released 2015, June
Loudspeaker
Yes

Philips S396 Overview

About Philips S396 Philips S396 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Philips S396 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Mediatek MT6735P (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

FAQ

Can I root the Philips S396?

The Philips S396 supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Philips S396 support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Philips devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Philips S396 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips S396 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips S396 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips S396.