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Sony Ericsson K508#10739

Released: 2004

Sony Ericsson K508

Overall Score

9.3

Category Breakdown

Overall(#10739)9.3
Performance(#9929)16.1
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#10009)19.5
Battery(#10798)4.6
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#11114)1.8
Audio(#11169)0.0

Comparisons Featuring Sony Ericsson K508

Short Review

  • The Sony Ericsson K508, released in 2004, features a compact design with dimensions of 103 x 45.5 x 19.5 mm and a weight of 88g, making it portable and lightweight.
  • Its 1.9-inch TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, offering decent clarity for its time.
  • Performance-wise, it includes 12MB of storage and 12GB of RAM, though specific chipset details are not provided.
  • The camera is basic, with a VGA rear sensor and no front camera, suitable for simple photography.
  • The battery capacity is 700mAh, providing limited usage without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
  • The device lacks modern connectivity options such as WiFi, Bluetooth, or NFC, relying on a proprietary USB connection.
  • The software specifications are not detailed, indicating a basic operating system experience.
  • It is available in two colors: Lunar Silver and Twilight Black.
  • The absence of stereo speakers and a headphone jack limits audio options.
  • Overall, the K508 presents a straightforward mobile experience with essential features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2004
Announced2004
DescriptionK508i 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
HDR Support
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory12MB
Expandable Storage
Card SlotNo

Camera

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

Battery

Capacity700 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery (BST-30)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions103 x 45.5 x 19.5 mm (4.06 x 1.79 x 0.77 in)
Weight88 g
MaterialsN/A
Colors2 - Lunar Silver, Twilight Black
Foldable
SARN/A

Connectivity

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerNo
Audio JackNo

Software & Security

Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsN/A