BenQ A500
#9870
Parla Zum
#9169Category Breakdown
BenQ A500
Parla Zum
Performance
20.322.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
30.619.5
Battery
4.64.6
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.05.5
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
11.213.1
Summary
- The BenQ A500 features a 1.9-inch TFT display with 256K colors and a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Parla Zum has a slightly smaller 1.8-inch TFT display with 65K colors and the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the A500 has 20GB of RAM compared to the Zum's 32GB, although both have limited storage options.
- Both devices are equipped with a VGA rear camera and lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- Battery capacity is identical at 700mAh, with no fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The A500 is bulkier at 83.5 x 45 x 23.1 mm and weighs 98g, whereas the Zum is slimmer at 103.8 x 45.8 x 13.4 mm and lighter at 90g.
- Both phones lack modern connectivity options and have a basic software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A500
Parla Zum
General
Release Date
2004
2012
Announced
2004
2012
Description
N/A
P110 - Single SIMP130 - Triple SIM
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 16Mb RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Li-Ion 700 mAh, removable
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)
103.8 x 45.8 x 13.4 mm (4.09 x 1.80 x 0.53 in)
Weight
98 g
90 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
3 - Electric Blue, Cool Pink, Funky Gold
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Triple SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
miniUSB
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A