Ericsson GH 388
#11917
Sony Ericsson Z500
#10808Category Breakdown
Ericsson GH 388
Sony Ericsson Z500
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.539.6
Display
8.022.8
Battery
8.61.6
Build
0.214.3
Connectivity
1.01.0
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
2.89.0
Summary
- The Ericsson GH 388, released in 1995, features a basic alphanumeric display with a low resolution of 3 x 12 characters, while the Sony Ericsson Z500, launched in 2004, has a CSTN display with 65K colors and a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing a significantly better visual experience.
- In terms of performance, both devices have no RAM or storage specifications, limiting their capabilities.
- The GH 388 lacks a camera, whereas the Z500 includes a VGA rear camera with video recording capabilities.
- The GH 388 has a larger battery capacity of 915mAh, compared to the unspecified capacity of the Z500, which may affect overall longevity.
- Build quality shows the GH 388 is heavier at 170g and larger in dimensions, while the Z500 is more compact and lighter at 110g, enhancing portability.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and connectivity options, reflecting their respective eras.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Ericsson GH 388
Sony Ericsson Z500
General
Release Date
1995
2004
Announced
1995
2004
Description
N/A
Z500i - GSM 900/1800/1900 in Europe and AsiaZ500a - GSM 850/1800/1900 in America
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Alphanumeric
CSTN, 65K colors
Resolution
3 x 12 chars
128 x 160 pixels
PPI
3
128
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
N/A
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
N/A
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
915 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable NiMH 915 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
130 x 49 x 23 mm (5.12 x 1.93 x 0.91 in)
93 x 49 x 24 mm (3.66 x 1.93 x 0.94 in)
Weight
170 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
N/A
N/A
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.45 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
No
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A