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Samsung D500

Samsung D500

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ZTE R228

ZTE R228

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Category Breakdown

Samsung D500
ZTE R228
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 Samsung D500, released in 2004, features a compact build with dimensions of 93.5 x 45.7 x 23.5 mm and a weight of 99g, while the ZTE R228, launched in 2011, is slightly larger and lighter at 108 x 46 x 11 mm and 67g.
  • Both devices have TFT displays with a resolution of 176 x 220 pixels, but the D500 has a 1.9-inch screen compared to the R228's 2.0-inch display.
  • In terms of performance, the D500 lacks RAM, while the R228 includes 2GB of RAM, which may enhance its software experience.
  • Both phones have a 1.3 MP rear camera, but the D500 supports video recording, whereas the R228 does not.
  • The D500 has an 800 mAh battery capacity, slightly higher than the R228's 700 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • Overall, the D500 offers a more robust camera and battery, while the R228 provides better performance specifications.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Samsung D500
ZTE R228

General

Release Date

2004
2011

Announced

2004
2011

Description

N/A
Also known as ZTE-G R228

Display

Size

1.9"
2"

Type

TFT, 256K colors
TFT

Resolution

176 x 220 pixels (~148 ppi density)
176 x 220 pixels (~141 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

N/A
2MB

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
No

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

800 mAh
700 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

93.5 x 45.7 x 23.5 mm (3.68 x 1.80 x 0.93 in)
108 x 46 x 11 mm (4.25 x 1.81 x 0.43 in)

Weight

99 g
67 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Silver, Black
Black, Pink

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM

Network

GSM
GSM

Network Speed

N/A
N/A

5G

4G

WiFi

No
No

Bluetooth

1.1
Yes

NFC

USB

Proprietary
Proprietary

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

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

No
No