Samsung B500
Samsung B500

The Samsung B500 was announced in 2008, February. Released 2008, March With 1.67 inches, 8.8 cm2 (~23.2% screen-to-body ratio) CSTN, 65K colors, while the Removable Li-Ion battery ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM
  • 2G bands: GSM 900 / 1800
  • GPRS: Class 10
  • EDGE: No

Launch

  • Announced: 2008, February. Released 2008, March
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 88 x 43 x 17.9 mm (3.46 x 1.69 x 0.70 in)
  • Weight: 79 g (2.79 oz)
  • SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

  • Type: CSTN, 65K colors
  • Size: 1.67 inches, 8.8 cm2 (~23.2% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 128 x 160 pixels (~123 ppi density)

Memory

  • Card slot: No
  • Phonebook: 500 entries, Photocall
  • Call records: 30 dialed, 30 received, 30 missed calls
  • Internal: 1MB

Camera

  • Note: No

Sound

  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • Alert types: Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones
  • 3.5mm jack: No

Comms

  • WLAN: No
  • Bluetooth: No
  • GPS: No
  • Radio: FM radio
  • USB: Proprietary

Features

  • Sensors:
  • Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
  • Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML
  • Games: Yes
  • Java: Yes, MIDP 2.0
  • Note: Predictive text input, Organizer, Voice memo

Battery

  • Type: Removable Li-Ion battery
  • Stand-by: Up to 200 h
  • Talk time: Up to 3 h

Misc

  • Colors: Blue, Black, Gray
  • SAR EU: 0.64 W/kg (head)    
  • Price: About 80 EUR