Category Breakdown
BenQ A500
NIU Bingo N103
Performance
20.322.4
Camera
39.62.5
Display
30.619.5
Battery
4.63.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.08.2
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
11.28.2
Summary
- The BenQ A500 features a slightly larger 1.9-inch TFT display with 256K colors, compared to the NIU Bingo N103's 1.8-inch TFT display with 65K colors, both having the same resolution but differing in color depth.
- In terms of performance, the A500 has 20GB of RAM and 20MB of storage, while the N103 offers 32GB of RAM and 32MB of storage, suggesting better multitasking capabilities for the latter.
- Both devices lack rear and selfie cameras, but the A500 can record video, whereas the N103 does not specify video capabilities.
- The A500 has a 700mAh battery, which is larger than the N103's 500mAh, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The A500 is heavier at 98g and bulkier in dimensions compared to the lighter and slimmer N103 at 45g.
- Finally, the A500 does not have a headphone jack, while the N103 includes one, which may enhance the software experience for users who prefer wired audio.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A500
NIU Bingo N103
General
Release Date
2004
2012
Announced
2004
2012
Description
N/A
Single SIM: N1031Dual SIM: N103
Display
Size
1.9"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
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
20MB
32MB 3MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSD (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
83.5 x 45 x 23.1 mm (3.29 x 1.77 x 0.91 in)
100 x 43.8 x 14.5 mm (3.94 x 1.72 x 0.57 in)
Weight
98 g
45 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
3 - Electric Blue, Cool Pink, Funky Gold
Blue, Purple, Red, Silver, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
microUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

