BenQ A500
#10790
Unnecto Primo
#10763Category Breakdown
BenQ A500
Unnecto Primo
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 features a slightly larger 1.9-inch TFT display compared to the 1.8-inch display of the Unnecto Primo, both with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the A500 has 20GB of RAM and 20MB of storage, while the Primo offers 32GB of RAM and 32MB of storage, indicating better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera without optical image stabilization and no front camera, allowing for basic video recording.
- The A500 has a 700mAh battery, which is larger than the 600mAh battery in the Primo, potentially offering longer usage time.
- The build quality of the A500 is bulkier at 83.5 x 45 x 23.1 mm and 98g, while the Primo is slimmer and lighter at 108 x 46 x 13.2 mm and 70g.
- Lastly, the Primo includes Bluetooth connectivity and a headphone jack, which the A500 lacks, impacting the overall software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ A500
Unnecto Primo
General
Release Date
2004
2013
Announced
2004
2013
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.9"
1.8"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~114 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
32MB 32MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
N/A
Main Camera Details
VGA
Yes
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
700 mAh
600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery
Li-Ion 600 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)
108 x 46 x 13.2 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.52 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
Black Grey, Black Red, White Blue, White Pink, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Single SIM or Dual SIM (dual stand-by)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
Yes
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
Yes