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NEC e530#10529

Released: 2003

NEC e530

Overall Score

50.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#10529)50.3
Performance(#10135)54.3
Camera(#10878)41.8
Display(#10611)49.9
Battery(#9977)43.5
Build(#8206)70.8

Comparisons Featuring NEC e530

Short Review

  • The NEC e530, released in 2003, features a compact design with dimensions of 101 x 48 x 24 mm and a weight of 110 grams, making it portable.
  • Its TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 162 x 216 pixels and a pixel density of 162 PPI, although it lacks HDR capabilities.
  • Performance-wise, it is equipped with 2GB of RAM and 2MB of storage, but specific details on the chipset and CPU are not provided.
  • The camera system is minimal, with no rear or selfie cameras, limiting photography options.
  • The battery capacity is 800mAh, and it does not support any form of fast or wireless charging.
  • The software specifications are not detailed, and the device lacks stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
  • Connectivity options are limited, with no support for 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC, and it uses a proprietary USB connection.
  • The build quality appears standard for its time, with a silver color finish.
  • Overall, the NEC e530 is a basic phone with essential features but lacks advanced capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2003
Announced2003
DescriptionN/A

Display

SizeN/A
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution162 x 216 pixels, 4:3 ratio
PPI162
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory2MB
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main CameraN/A
Main Camera DetailsCIF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingNo
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity800 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions101 x 48 x 24 mm, 90 cc (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.94 in)
Weight110 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC
USBProprietary
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningNo

Software

Operating SystemN/A
OS VersionN/A

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo