Overall Score
39.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#11768)39.5
Performance(#11074)54.3
Camera(#12256)0.0
Display(#11616)48.3
Battery(#11522)43.5
Build(#9610)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung S500
Short Review
- The Samsung S500, released in 2003, features a compact design with dimensions of 83 x 43 x 22 mm and a weight of 80 grams, making it portable.
- Its TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, offering basic visual clarity at 128 PPI.
- Performance is limited, as it lacks a dedicated chipset, CPU, GPU, and RAM, which restricts its functionality.
- The camera system is minimal, with no rear or selfie cameras available, limiting photography options.
- The battery capacity is 800 mAh, providing basic power without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The software environment is unspecified, and the device does not support stereo speakers or a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options are very limited, lacking 5G, WiFi, Bluetooth, and NFC.
- The build quality is standard for its time, with no water resistance features.
- The S500 is available in a silver color, maintaining a simple aesthetic.
- Overall, it serves basic communication needs without advanced features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2003
Announced2003
DescriptionN/A
Display
SizeN/A
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution128 x 160 pixels, 8 lines
PPI128
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
MemoryN/A
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main CameraN/A
Main Camera DetailsN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingN/A
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
Dimensions83 x 43 x 22 mm (3.27 x 1.69 x 0.87 in)
Weight80 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsSilver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC✗
USBN/A
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