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Samsung S500#11761

Released: 2003

Samsung S500

Overall Score

4.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#11761)4.1
Performance(#10705)5.3
Camera(#10528)2.5
Display(#10009)19.5
Battery(#10096)6.5
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#11374)1.0
Audio(#11169)0.0

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
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
MemoryN/A
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main CameraN/A
Main Camera FeaturesN/A
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video RecordingN/A
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization
Night Mode
Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity800 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions83 x 43 x 22 mm (3.27 x 1.69 x 0.87 in)
Weight80 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSilver
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G
4G
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC
USBN/A
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningNo

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A