Category Breakdown
alcatel OT View db
NEC DB500
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.78.0
Battery
4.21.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
8.90.0
Overall
2.52.2
Summary
- The alcatel OT View db features a monochrome graphic display with a resolution of 96 x 64 pixels, while the NEC DB500 has an alphanumeric display with a lower resolution of 4 x 12 characters.
- In terms of build quality, the alcatel is slightly larger and heavier at 150g compared to the NEC's 135g.
- Both devices lack advanced performance specifications, as they have no RAM or storage capabilities.
- Neither phone includes a camera, and the alcatel's battery capacity is 650mAh, whereas the NEC has no specified battery capacity.
- Both devices do not support modern connectivity options or advanced software features, resulting in a basic user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
alcatel OT View db
NEC DB500
General
Release Date
2000
1999
Announced
2000
1999
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Monochrome graphic
Alphanumeric
Resolution
96 x 64 pixels, 5 x 15 chars, 3:2 ratio
4 x 12 chars
PPI
96
4
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
650 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 650 mAh battery
Removable NiMH battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133 x 54 x 25 mm, 142 cc (5.24 x 2.13 x 0.98 in)
134 x 48 x 26 mm, 120 cc (5.28 x 1.89 x 1.02 in)
Weight
150 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Jade, Obsidian Black
4
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

