Overall Score
51.0Category Breakdown
Overall(#9566)51.0
Performance(#8008)54.3
Camera(#8894)41.9
Display(#9048)53.4
Battery(#6550)43.5
Build(#5106)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Ericsson S500
Short Review
- The Sony Ericsson S500, released in 2007, features a compact design with dimensions of 99 x 47 x 14 mm and a weight of 94g, making it portable and lightweight.
- Its 2.0-inch TFT display supports 256K colors with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, offering a pixel density of approximately 200 ppi.
- Performance-wise, it includes 12MB of storage and 12GB of RAM, although specific chipset and CPU details are not provided.
- The rear camera is 2 MP, capable of video recording, but lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 930 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The software specifications are not detailed, and it does not support WiFi or 5G connectivity.
- Bluetooth 2.0 is available for wireless connections, but there is no NFC support.
- The device comes in multiple color options, including Mysterious Green and Spring Yellow.
- It lacks a headphone jack and stereo speakers, which may limit audio options.
- Overall, the S500 combines a simple design with basic features suitable for everyday use.
Specifications
General
Release Date2007
Announced2007
DescriptionS500i 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for Europe, Middle East, Africa.S500c 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland
Display
Size2"
TypeTFT, 256K colors
Resolution240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI240
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory12MB
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotMemory Stick Micro (M2), up to 2 GB
Camera
Main Camera2 MP
Main Camera Details2 MP
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video RecordingYes
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity930 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions99 x 47 x 14 mm (3.90 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)
Weight94 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsMysterious Green, Spring Yellow, Contrasted Copper, Ice Purple, Silver Steel
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
Bluetooth2.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Software
Operating SystemN/A
OS VersionN/A
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo