Category Breakdown
BenQ E72
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
Performance
30.134.7
Camera
39.610.0
Display
21.215.2
Battery
8.312.3
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
10.624.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.111.6
Summary
- The BenQ E72 features a compact build with dimensions of 108 x 46 x 13 mm and weighs 90g, while the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 is slightly larger at 108 x 56 x 12.3 mm and weighs 102g.
- The E72 has a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels, whereas the Galaxy 5 offers a larger 2.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of ~143 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the E72 is equipped with a 260 MHz CPU and 128MB RAM, while the Galaxy 5 has a more powerful 600 MHz CPU and 170MB RAM.
- Both phones have a 2 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy 5 can record video at 320p@15fps, while the E72's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Galaxy 5 also has a larger 1200mAh battery compared to the E72's 900mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Software-wise, the E72 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0, while the Galaxy 5 operates on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, offering a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ E72
Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
General
Release Date
2007
2010
Announced
2007
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 550
Display
Size
2"
2.8"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~143 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP V1030
N/A
CPU
260 MHz
600 MHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
128MB 64MB RAM
170MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 1 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
320p@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
900 mAh
1200 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 900 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
108 x 46 x 13 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.51 in)
108 x 56 x 12.3 mm (4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Weight
90 g
102 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Bright red
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
N/A
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.0
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
Accelerometer, proximity

