BenQ A500
#9870
Nokia 106
#9597Category Breakdown
BenQ A500
Nokia 106
Performance
20.337.2
Camera
39.62.5
Display
30.619.5
Battery
4.66.5
Build
0.215.8
Connectivity
1.03.9
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
11.211.9
Summary
- The BenQ A500 features a slightly larger 1.9-inch TFT display with 256K colors, while the Nokia 106 has a 1.8-inch TFT display with 65K colors, both at the same resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A500 has 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, significantly more than the 384 kB of storage and 384MB of RAM in the Nokia 106.
- Both devices lack a rear camera and video capabilities, indicating minimal photographic functionality.
- The A500 has a 700mAh battery, while the Nokia 106 offers a slightly larger 800mAh battery.
- The A500 is heavier at 98g compared to the 74.2g of the Nokia 106, and the latter includes a headphone jack, which the A500 does not.
- Overall, the software experience is basic for both, with no advanced features or connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A500
Nokia 106
General
Release Date
2004
2013
Announced
2004
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
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
384 kB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
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
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Li-Ion 800 mAh, removable (BL-5CB)
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)
112.9 x 47.5 x 14.9 mm, 70.6 cc (4.44 x 1.87 x 0.59 in)
Weight
98 g
74.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
3 - Electric Blue, Cool Pink, Funky Gold
Black, White, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.18 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body)
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
Proprietary (charging only)
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