NEC N500iS
#10343
Samsung C5212
#10387Category Breakdown
NEC N500iS
Samsung C5212
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
41.841.8
Display
50.550.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
50.450.4
Summary
- The NEC N500iS and Samsung C5212 both feature a TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the C5212 has a slightly larger 2.2-inch screen compared to the N500iS's 1.9-inch display.
- In terms of performance, the C5212 offers marginally more RAM at 60MB versus the N500iS's 54MB, while both have limited storage capacity.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera without optical image stabilization, but the C5212 can record video at QCIF@15fps, whereas the N500iS does not specify video capabilities.
- The C5212 is equipped with a larger 1000mAh battery compared to the 820mAh battery of the N500iS, potentially offering better longevity.
- Both phones lack advanced software features and modern connectivity options, but the C5212 supports Bluetooth 2.1, while the N500iS has Bluetooth without a specified version.
- In terms of build quality, the N500iS is slightly lighter and more compact than the C5212.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC N500iS
Samsung C5212
General
Release Date
2006
2009
Announced
2006
2009
Description
Nec e959 in Asia
Also known as Samsung Fizz
Display
Size
N/A
2.2"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels, 1.9 inch
176 x 220 pixels (~128 ppi density)
PPI
176
176
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
N/A
N/A
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
54MB
60MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
QCIF@15fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
1000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
101 x 48 x 13.6 mm (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.54 in)
112.7 x 48.6 x 14.3 mm (4.44 x 1.91 x 0.56 in)
Weight
95 g
98.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Software
Operating System
N/A
N/A
OS Version
N/A
N/A
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
No
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No