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Samsung i500 Specifications
Initially announced in 2003 with different design
Samsung
Released 2004, Mar 15
- Cancelled
- 150g, 23mm thickness
- Feature phone
- 32MB RAM storage, MMC slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 1.9 | — |
| Display | 4.9 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.5 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
162x176 pixels
0.3MP
Video recorder
32MB RAM
1100mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 | |
| GPRS | Class 8 | |
| EDGE | No |
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Launch
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Announced | 2004, March |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Cancelled |
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Body
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Dimensions | 92 x 54 x 23 mm (3.62 x 2.13 x 0.91 in) |
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| Weight | 150 g (5.29 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors |
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| Size | ||
| Resolution | 162 x 176 pixels | |
| ??? | 180 degree swiveling display |
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Platform
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CPU | Motorola MX1 200 MHz |
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Memory
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Card slot | MMC |
|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | 1000 x 8 fields, contact groups | |
| Call records | Advanced | |
| Internal | 32MB RAM, 32MB ROM |
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Main Camera
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Single | VGA |
|---|---|---|
| Video | Yes |
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Selfie camera
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??? | No |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | No |
|---|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic ringtones | |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
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Comms
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WLAN | No |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | Proprietary |
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Features
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Sensors | |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Email | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | |
| Clock | Yes | |
| Alarm | Yes | |
| Games | Yes | |
| Java | No | |
| ??? | Predictive text input Voice commands and dial Voice memo Organizer |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 100 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 3 h 20 min | |
| Stand-by | - | |
| Talk time | - |
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Misc
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Colors | |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | 0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung i500 worth buying in 2026?
Samsung i500 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 3.8/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung i500?
Samsung i500 has a 1,100 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What is the Genze score for Samsung i500?
Genze rates Samsung i500 3.8/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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