Category Breakdown
Energizer Energy S500E
Samsung Z2
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
79.879.8
Overall
54.154.1
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 Z2's 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the S500E is powered by a Mediatek MT6580 chipset with a 1.3 GHz CPU, while the Z2 uses a Spreadtrum SC9830 with a faster 1.5 GHz CPU.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Z2 can record video at 720p, whereas the S500E is limited to 480p.
- The S500E has a 2000 mAh battery capacity, larger than the Z2's 1500 mAh, which may provide longer usage time.
- Both devices run different operating systems, with the S500E on Android 6.0 and the Z2 on Tizen 2.4, affecting the software experience and app availability.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, but the S500E is heavier and bulkier than the more compact Z2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Energizer Energy S500E
Samsung Z2
General
Release Date
2017
2016
Announced
2017
2016
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TN TFT
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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)
Spreadtrum SC9830
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400MP2
Mali-400MP2
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 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/2.2
Front Camera
2 MP
2.4 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
VGA, f/2.4
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 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)
121.5 x 63 x 10.8 mm (4.78 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
167 g
127 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gold, Black, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Tizen 2.4
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Tizen 2.4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

