Sony Ericsson K500
#10552
Sony Ericsson K508
#10739Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson K500
Sony Ericsson K508
Performance
16.116.1
Camera
39.639.6
Display
19.519.5
Battery
1.64.6
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
1.81.8
Audio
0.00.0
Overall
9.99.3
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson K500 and K508 both feature a 1.9-inch TFT display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both models are equipped with 12MB of storage and 12GB of RAM, ensuring comparable functionality.
- The K500 has a lighter build at 80g and slightly smaller dimensions, while the K508 is heavier at 88g and thicker, which may affect portability.
- Both devices have a VGA rear camera and lack advanced features like optical image stabilization.
- However, the K508 offers a significant advantage with a 700mAh battery compared to the K500's non-existent capacity, enhancing its longevity.
- Both phones run on similar software experiences, lacking modern connectivity options.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson K500
Sony Ericsson K508
General
Release Date
2004
2004
Announced
2004
2004
Description
K500i GSM 900/1800/1900 MHzK500c GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China MainlandK506c GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China MainlandK508i GSM 900/1800/1900 MHzK508c GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland
K508i GSM 900/1800/1900 MHzK508c GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland
Display
Size
1.9"
1.9"
Type
TFT, 65K colors
TFT, 65K colors
Resolution
128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density)
PPI
128
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
12MB
12MB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
VGA
VGA
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
700 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 700 mAh battery (BST-30)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
102 x 46 x 14 mm (4.02 x 1.81 x 0.55 in)
103 x 45.5 x 19.5 mm (4.06 x 1.79 x 0.77 in)
Weight
80 g
88 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
2 - Virtual Silver, Cosmetic Blue
2 - Lunar Silver, Twilight Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.65 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
N/A
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
Proprietary
Proprietary
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