BenQ A500
#10790
Samsung B210
#11302Category Breakdown
BenQ A500
Samsung B210
Performance
54.361.0
Camera
41.80.0
Display
48.348.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.041.6
Summary
- The BenQ A500 features a slightly larger 1.9-inch TFT display with 256K colors, while the Samsung B210 has a smaller 1.77-inch CSTN display with 65K colors, resulting in better color representation on the A500.
- In terms of performance, the A500 has significantly more RAM at 20GB compared to the B210's 480MB, but both devices have limited storage options.
- Both phones lack a rear camera and selfie capabilities, with the A500 offering VGA video recording.
- The A500's battery capacity is 700mAh, while the B210 has a larger 850mAh battery, potentially providing longer usage.
- Build quality favors the B210, which is lighter at 75g and slimmer at 11.9mm, compared to the A500's 98g and 23.1mm thickness.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, limiting their overall user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A500
Samsung B210
General
Release Date
2004
2009
Announced
2004
2008
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.9"
1.77"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~116 ppi density)
PPI
128
128
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
480 KB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
VGA
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
850 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
83.5 x 45 x 23.1 mm (3.29 x 1.77 x 0.91 in)
110 x 44 x 11.9 mm (4.33 x 1.73 x 0.47 in)
Weight
98 g
75 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
3 - Electric Blue, Cool Pink, Funky Gold
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No