Sony Ericsson S500
#9016
Sony Ericsson W580
#10459Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson S500
Sony Ericsson W580
Performance
16.116.1
Camera
39.68.7
Display
32.332.3
Battery
8.88.8
Build
14.915.1
Connectivity
3.57.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.510.2
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson S500 and W580 both feature a 2.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 200 ppi, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both phones come with 12MB of storage and 12GB of RAM, ensuring comparable functionality.
- Their cameras are identical with a 2 MP rear camera, but the W580 supports QCIF video recording while the S500 does not specify video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is the same at 930 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless options available for either device.
- Build quality and dimensions are also identical, weighing 94g and measuring 99 x 47 x 14 mm, but they differ in color options.
- Both devices lack advanced connectivity features like WiFi and 5G, and neither has a headphone jack or stereo speakers, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson S500
Sony Ericsson W580
General
Release Date
2007
2007
Announced
2007
2007
Description
S500i 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for Europe, Middle East, Africa.S500c 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland
W580i 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for Europe, Middle East, Africa.W580c 850/900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland
Display
Size
2"
2"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
240
240
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
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 2 GB
Memory Stick Micro (M2), up to 4 GB. 512 MB included
Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
2 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
QCIF
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
930 mAh
930 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
Removable Li-Po 930 mAh battery (BST-38)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
99 x 47 x 14 mm (3.90 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)
99 x 47 x 14 mm (3.90 x 1.85 x 0.55 in)
Weight
94 g
94 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mysterious Green, Spring Yellow, Contrasted Copper, Ice Purple, Silver Steel
Style White, Urban Grey, Boulevard Black, Metro Pink, Jungle Green, Velvet Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.35 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
1.26 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM
GSM
Network Speed
N/A
N/A
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
No
No
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
Proprietary
2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
No
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
N/A
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
N/A
N/A