Overall Score
50.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#11104)50.0
Performance(#11252)54.3
Camera(#11141)41.8
Display(#11656)48.3
Battery(#11780)43.5
Build(#9845)70.8
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Short Review
- The Sony Ericsson K500, released in 2004, features a compact design with dimensions of 102 x 46 x 14 mm and a weight of 80g, making it portable.
- The 1.9-inch TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing basic visual clarity.
- Performance is limited with 12MB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM, suitable for simple tasks.
- The camera is a VGA type with no optical image stabilization and lacks a front-facing camera, offering minimal photographic capabilities.
- Battery specifications are not provided, indicating a basic power setup without advanced features.
- The software environment is unspecified, limiting the phone's functionality.
- Connectivity options are limited, with no support for WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC, and it uses a proprietary USB connection.
- The device is available in two colors: Virtual Silver and Cosmetic Blue.
- Overall, the K500 is a straightforward mobile device with essential features but lacks modern capabilities.
- Its design and build quality reflect the early 2000s mobile technology era.
Specifications
General
Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionK500i GSM 900/1800/1900 MHzK500c GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China MainlandK506c GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China MainlandK508i GSM 900/1800/1900 MHzK508c GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland
Display
Size1.9"
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
PPI128
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory12MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
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
CapacityN/A
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions102 x 46 x 14 mm (4.02 x 1.81 x 0.55 in)
Weight80 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
Colors2 - Virtual Silver, Cosmetic Blue
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
BluetoothNo
NFC✗
USBProprietary
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