Overall Score
13.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#9033)13.5
Performance(#8770)26.3
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#9284)23.9
Battery(#8125)13.1
Build(#4046)14.7
Connectivity(#9592)9.7
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Nokia 9500
Short Review
- The Nokia 9500, released in 2004, features a robust design with dimensions of 148 x 57 x 24 mm and a weight of 230g, making it relatively bulky for modern standards.
- Its 4.5-inch TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 640 x 200 pixels, providing a basic visual experience.
- Performance is driven by a TI OMAP 1510 chipset and a 150 MHz ARM925T CPU, complemented by 80MB of RAM, which is limited by today's standards.
- The camera is a VGA rear unit with no optical image stabilization or selfie capability, suitable for basic photography.
- The 1300mAh battery offers standard longevity but lacks fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Symbian 7.0s with Series 80 v2.0 UI, the software experience is dated and may not meet current user expectations.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11b and Bluetooth 1.1, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The device lacks stereo speakers and a headphone jack, limiting audio output options.
- Overall, the Nokia 9500 combines a unique design with basic functionality, reflecting its era while falling short of modern smartphone capabilities.
- Special features are minimal, focusing primarily on communication rather than multimedia or advanced applications.
Specifications
General
Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size4.5"
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution640 x 200 pixels (~149 ppi density)
PPI640
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetTI OMAP 1510
CPU150 MHz ARM925T
GPUN/A
Memory80MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotMMC
Camera
Main CameraVGA
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1300 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1300 mAh battery (BP-5L)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions148 x 57 x 24 mm (5.83 x 2.24 x 0.94 in)
Weight230 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsTin Grey
Foldable✗
SAR0.99 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11b
Bluetooth1.1
NFC✗
USBPop-Port
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemSymbian 7.0s, Series 80 v2.0 UI
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A