Overall Score
50.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#10343)50.4
Performance(#10151)54.3
Camera(#10034)41.8
Display(#10401)50.5
Battery(#9993)43.5
Build(#8222)70.8
Comparisons Featuring NEC N500iS
Short Review
- The NEC N500iS, released in 2006, features a compact design with dimensions of 101 x 48 x 13.6 mm and a weight of 95 grams, making it lightweight and portable.
- Its 1.9-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels and supports 65K colors, though it lacks HDR capabilities.
- Performance-wise, it is equipped with 54MB of storage and 54GB of RAM, which is atypical for mobile devices of its time.
- The rear camera has a resolution of 1.3 MP and can record video, but there is no front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 820 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
- The phone runs on unspecified software and does not support WiFi or 5G connectivity, but it does include Bluetooth for wireless connections.
- It lacks features like stereo speakers and a headphone jack, which may limit audio options.
- The device is available in black and does not have water resistance.
- Overall, the NEC N500iS combines basic functionality with a simple design, catering to essential communication needs.
- Special features are minimal, focusing primarily on core phone capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2006
Announced2006
DescriptionNec e959 in Asia
Display
SizeN/A
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution176 x 220 pixels, 1.9 inch
PPI176
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory54MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera1.3 MP
Main Camera Details1.3 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity820 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions101 x 48 x 13.6 mm (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.54 in)
Weight95 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothYes
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