BenQ A500
#10790
Samsung C160
#11266Category Breakdown
BenQ A500
Samsung C160
Performance
54.362.5
Camera
41.80.0
Display
48.348.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.042.0
Summary
- The BenQ A500 features a larger 1.9-inch TFT display with 256K colors and a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Samsung C160 has a smaller 1.5-inch CSTN display with 65K colors and a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A500 offers 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, significantly less than the C160’s 600KB storage and 600GB RAM.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera with no optical image stabilization or video capabilities, and neither has a selfie camera.
- The A500 is powered by a 700mAh battery, whereas the C160 has a slightly larger 800mAh battery.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and connectivity options, providing a basic user experience.
- The A500 is heavier at 98g compared to the C160's 70g, and their designs reflect their respective release years, with the A500 offering more color choices.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A500
Samsung C160
General
Release Date
2004
2007
Announced
2004
2007
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.9"
1.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
128 x 128 pixels, 1:1 ratio (~121 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
600 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
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 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)
106.5 x 43.5 x 15.4 mm (4.19 x 1.71 x 0.61 in)
Weight
98 g
70 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
3 - Electric Blue, Cool Pink, Funky Gold
Imperial 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
No
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