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Philips Xenium X523
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Philips Xenium X523

Released: 2011, April. Released 2011, Q2Status: Discontinued

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Full Specifications

SIMDual SIM (Mini-SIM)
USBminiUSB 2.0
EDGEYes
GPRSClass 12
JavaYes, MIDP 2.0
Size2.4 inches, 17.8 cm, 2, (~29.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT, 256K colors
WLANNo
BrandPhilips
GamesYes
ModelPhilips Xenium X523
RadioFM radio
VideoQCIF@15fps
ColorsRed/Black
Single3.15 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight116.8 g (4.09 oz)
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
SensorsN/A
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1
Internal78MB
Released2011, April. Released 2011, Q2
Stand-byUp to 1200 h
Announced2011, April. Released 2011, Q2
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
MessagingSMS, MMS, Email
PhonebookYes, Photocall
Talk timeUp to 16 h
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions117.5 x 51 x 15 mm (4.63 x 2.01 x 0.59 in)
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~167 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningNo
Call recordsYes

Philips Xenium X523 Overview

About Philips Xenium X523 Philips Xenium X523 is a discontinued device from Philips's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2011. Philips Xenium X523 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 78MB , 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.

Rooting Information

A verified root guide for Philips Xenium X523 is not yet published. Avoid flashing files from unrelated device variants.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Philips Xenium X523?

The Philips Xenium X523 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 Xenium X523 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 Xenium X523 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Philips Xenium X523 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Philips Xenium X523 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Philips Xenium X523.