
Overall Score
31.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#4798)31.0
Performance(#4845)55.0
Camera(#5401)28.4
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#3439)28.1
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5129)44.1
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Panasonic Eluga Ray 500
Short Review
- The Panasonic Eluga Ray 500 features a compact design with dimensions of 144.3 x 71.3 x 9.2 mm and a weight of 163g, available in Champagne gold, Mocha gold, and Marine Blue.
- Its 5.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 294 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Mediatek MT6737 chipset with a quad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 3GB of RAM, which supports basic multitasking and app usage.
- The camera setup includes a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and an 8 MP secondary lens, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the 5 MP front camera serves for selfies.
- A robust 4000mAh battery ensures extended usage, although it lacks fast or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 7 (Nougat), providing a straightforward user experience without the latest features found in newer versions.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
- The absence of stereo speakers is notable, yet it retains a headphone jack for audio output.
- Overall, the Eluga Ray 500 is a functional device with essential features for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2017
Announced2017
DescriptionN/A
Display
Size5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6737 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.25 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T720MP1
Memory32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, f/2.0, AF8 MP, f/2.4
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera FeaturesHDR
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity4000 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions144.3 x 71.3 x 9.2 mm (5.68 x 2.81 x 0.36 in)
Weight163 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsChampagne gold, Mocha gold, Marine Blue
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 7 (Nougat)
Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, proximity