Overall Score
51.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#9256)51.2
Performance(#5960)57.3
Camera(#11026)41.8
Display(#10614)49.9
Battery(#10832)43.5
Build(#8997)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung i500
Short Review
- The Samsung i500, released in 2004, features a compact design with dimensions of 92 x 54 x 23 mm and a weight of 150g, making it portable but somewhat bulky by modern standards.
- Its TFT resistive touchscreen display measures 0 inches with a resolution of 162 x 176 pixels, offering 65K colors but lacking HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Motorola MX1 CPU clocked at 200 MHz, paired with 32MB RAM and 32MB ROM, which may limit multitasking capabilities.
- The camera is basic, with a VGA rear sensor and no front camera, suitable for simple snapshots but not for high-quality photography.
- The battery capacity is 1100mAh, providing limited usage time without fast or wireless charging options.
- Operating on Palm OS 5.2, the software experience is dated and lacks modern features.
- Connectivity options are minimal, with no support for WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC, and it uses a proprietary USB connection.
- The absence of stereo speakers and a headphone jack further limits audio functionality.
- Overall, the i500 is a basic device that reflects the technology of its time, with limited features and performance.
- It serves primarily as a simple communication tool rather than a multifunctional smartphone.
Specifications
General
Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionInitially announced in 2003 with different design
Display
SizeN/A
TypeTFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution162 x 176 pixels
PPI162
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUMotorola MX1 200 MHz
GPUN/A
Memory32MB RAM, 32MB ROM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotMMC
Camera
Main CameraN/A
Main Camera DetailsVGA
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1100 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions92 x 54 x 23 mm (3.62 x 2.13 x 0.91 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsN/A
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemPalm 5.2
OS VersionPalm 5.2
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo