Category Breakdown
BenQ M580
Samsung D520
Performance
8.929.1
Camera
0.010.9
Display
22.831.4
Battery
7.86.5
Build
0.217.4
Connectivity
2.34.1
Audio
0.087.6
Overall
5.114.8
Summary
- The BenQ M580 features a smaller 1.8-inch CSTN display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, while the Samsung D520 has a slightly larger 1.9-inch TFT display with a higher resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, offering better color depth and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the M580 has 2MB of storage and 2GB of RAM, whereas the D520 significantly outperforms it with 80MB of storage and 80GB of RAM.
- The camera on the D520 is superior with a 1.3 MP rear camera compared to the M580's VGA camera, which lacks video capability.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the M580 at 870mAh and the D520 at 800mAh, both lacking advanced charging options.
- Build quality for both devices is solid, but the D520 is slimmer and lighter, enhancing portability.
- Software experience is limited on both, but the D520 includes stereo speakers, which the M580 does not.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BenQ M580
Samsung D520
General
Release Date
2006
2006
Announced
2006
2006
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
1.8"
1.9"
Type
CSTN, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~114 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
PPI
128
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
2MB
80MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
No
CIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
870 mAh
800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 870 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
88 x 44 x 22 mm (3.46 x 1.73 x 0.87 in)
101 x 46 x 15.9 mm (3.98 x 1.81 x 0.63 in)
Weight
95 g
94 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mercury Silver, Ebony Black, Pearl White
Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.35 W/kg (head) 0.38 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
1.2
1.2, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
No
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
No
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A

