NEC N500iS
#9808
Sony Ericsson R306 Radio
#10491Category Breakdown
NEC N500iS
Sony Ericsson R306 Radio
Performance
24.812.3
Camera
39.62.2
Display
20.319.5
Battery
7.28.8
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
8.58.5
Audio
0.087.6
Overall
11.410.1
Summary
- The NEC N500iS features a 1.9-inch TFT display with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson R306 Radio has a slightly smaller 1.9-inch TFT display with a lower resolution of 128 x 160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the NEC has 54MB of storage and 54.0GB of RAM, significantly outperforming the R306's 5MB storage and 5.0GB RAM.
- Both devices have a 1.3 MP rear camera without OIS, but the R306 can record video in SQCIF format.
- The NEC's battery capacity is 820mAh, whereas the R306 offers a larger 930mAh battery.
- Build quality is comparable, with the NEC being slightly lighter at 95g compared to the R306's 93g, but the R306 includes stereo speakers, enhancing its audio experience.
- Both devices lack advanced software features and modern connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
NEC N500iS
Sony Ericsson R306 Radio
General
Release Date
2006
2008
Announced
2006
2008
Description
Nec e959 in Asia
R306i Radio GSM 900/1800/1900 MHzR306a Radio GSM 850/1800/1900 MHz for AmericaR306c Radio GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China
Display
Size
N/A
1.9"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
176 x 220 pixels, 1.9 inch
128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
PPI
176
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
54MB
5MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
SQCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
820 mAh
930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 820 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
101 x 48 x 13.6 mm (3.98 x 1.89 x 0.54 in)
90 x 47.9 x 15.8 mm (3.54 x 1.89 x 0.62 in)
Weight
95 g
93 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Coffee Black, Champagne White
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
Yes
Yes
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
Proprietary
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
No
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A