Overall Score
10.3Category Breakdown
Overall(#10406)10.3
Performance(#9802)18.2
Camera(#2086)39.6
Display(#10009)19.5
Battery(#9633)8.3
Build(#12255)0.2
Connectivity(#10939)3.0
Audio(#1963)8.9
Comparisons Featuring Sony Ericsson Z520
Short Review
- The Sony Ericsson Z520 features a compact design with dimensions of 93 x 46 x 24 mm and a weight of 96 grams, making it portable and easy to handle.
- Its 1.8-inch TFT display supports 65K colors with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing basic visual clarity.
- Performance is limited, equipped with 16MB of storage and 16GB of RAM, suitable for simple tasks.
- The camera is a VGA type with no optical image stabilization, capable of capturing basic images and video.
- The battery capacity stands at 900mAh, offering minimal longevity without fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The software is unspecified, but the device lacks advanced features like stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Bluetooth 2.0, but there is no support for WiFi or 5G.
- The Z520 is available in light blue, pale purple, pale pink, and pale yellow colors.
- Overall, it is a straightforward phone with basic functionalities and limited multimedia capabilities.
- Special features are minimal, focusing primarily on essential communication.
Specifications
General
Release Date2005
Announced2005
DescriptionZ520i - GSM 900/1800/1900 in Europe and AsiaZ520a - GSM 850/900/1800/1900 in America
Display
Size1.8"
TypeTFT, 65K colors
Resolution128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI128
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetN/A
CPUN/A
GPUN/A
Memory16MB
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
Capacity900 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery (BST-37)
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions93 x 46 x 24 mm (3.66 x 1.81 x 0.94 in)
Weight96 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsLight Blue, Pale Purple, Pale Pink, Pale Yellow
Foldable✗
SAR1.47 W/kg (head) 0.70 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM
Network SpeedN/A
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiNo
Bluetooth2.0
NFC✗
USBProprietary
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✗
Radio✗
PositioningNo
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackNo
Software & Security
Operating SystemN/A
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsN/A