BenQ A500
#10790
Samsung E2232
#11042Category Breakdown
BenQ A500
Samsung E2232
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
48.348.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.050.0
Summary
- The BenQ A500, released in 2004, features a 1.9-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Samsung E2232, from 2011, has a slightly smaller 1.77-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower color depth at 65K colors.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 20MB of storage and 20GB of RAM, but the E2232 has a larger 1000mAh battery compared to the A500's 700mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones have a VGA rear camera with no optical image stabilization, but the E2232 can record video at 128x96@15fps, while the A500's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The A500 is heavier at 98g and bulkier with dimensions of 83.5 x 45 x 23.1 mm, whereas the E2232 is lighter at 79g and slimmer at 109.2 x 46 x 14.9 mm.
- The E2232 also includes Bluetooth connectivity and a headphone jack, which the A500 lacks, indicating a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A500
Samsung E2232
General
Release Date
2004
2011
Announced
2004
2011
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung E2232 DUOS
Display
Size
1.9"
1.77"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 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
20MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
128x96@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 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)
109.2 x 46 x 14.9 mm (4.30 x 1.81 x 0.59 in)
Weight
98 g
79 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
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
2.0
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
Yes