Energizer Energy S500E
#6537
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
#7687Category Breakdown
Energizer Energy S500E
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.153.2
Summary
- The Energizer Energy S500E features a larger 5.0-inch TN TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, compared to the Samsung Galaxy Core I8260's 4.3-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the S500E is powered by a quad-core Mediatek MT6580, while the Core I8260 uses a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play, resulting in better multitasking capabilities for the Energizer model.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Core I8260 includes autofocus, which may enhance photo quality.
- The Energizer has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1800 mAh battery of the Galaxy Core, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Both devices run older versions of Android, with the S500E on Android 6.0 and the Core I8260 on Android 4.1.2, impacting software experience and app compatibility.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Core I8260 is lighter at 124g versus the S500E's 167g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Energy S500E
Samsung Galaxy Core I8260
General
Release Date
2017
2013
Announced
2017
2013
Description
N/A
Available as Samsung Galaxy Core I8262 Duos with dual-SIM card slots
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
TN TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6580 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8225 Snapdragon S4 Play
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Adreno 203
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB (4.5GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.6, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA
Video Recording
480p@30fps
480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
145.5 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (5.73 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
129.3 x 67.6 x 9 mm (5.09 x 2.66 x 0.35 in)
Weight
167 g
124 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Metallic Blue, Chic White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes