NEC DB5000
#12248
Vertu Ascent
#11151Category Breakdown
NEC DB5000
Vertu Ascent
Performance
5.35.3
Camera
2.52.5
Display
5.735.6
Battery
1.65.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
1.07.7
Audio
0.08.9
Overall
1.96.9
Summary
- The NEC DB5000 features a monochrome graphic display with a resolution of 97 x 59 pixels, while the Vertu Ascent offers a slightly higher resolution of 116 x 148 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices have no RAM or storage specifications provided, indicating limited capabilities.
- The DB5000 lacks a camera entirely, whereas the Ascent also has no camera specifications listed, suggesting a similar absence of photographic features.
- The Vertu Ascent is equipped with a 780mAh battery, significantly more than the unspecified battery capacity of the DB5000.
- Build quality shows the DB5000 is lighter at 99g and more compact in dimensions, while the Ascent is heavier at 173g and slightly larger.
- Both devices do not support modern connectivity options like WiFi or 5G, but the Ascent includes Bluetooth, enhancing its connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC DB5000
Vertu Ascent
General
Release Date
2001
2004
Announced
2001
2004
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
N/A
N/A
Type
Monochrome graphic
N/A
Resolution
97 x 59 pixels, 5:3 ratio
116 x 148 pixels
PPI
97
116
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
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
N/A
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
N/A
N/A
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
780 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 780 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
90 x 46 x 23 mm, 85 cc (3.54 x 1.81 x 0.91 in)
108 x 44 x 22 mm, 78 cc (4.25 x 1.73 x 0.87 in)
Weight
99 g
173 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Silver
Yellow, Blue, Red, Black, Brown, Tan
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
No
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
N/A
N/A
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A