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Samsung SGH-500 Specifications
Samsung
Released 1998, Jun 15
- 115g with slim battery, 19mm thickness
- Feature phone
- No card slot
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| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4 | — |
| 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
78x42 pixels, 4 lines
NO
No video recorder
700mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 | |
| GPRS | No | |
| EDGE | No |
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Launch
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Announced | 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 112 x 48 x 19 mm (4.41 x 1.89 x 0.75 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 115g with slim battery (4.06 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | Monochrome graphic |
|---|---|---|
| Size | ||
| Resolution | 78 x 42 pixels, 4 lines, 17:9 ratio | |
| ??? | Fixed icons Dynamic font size Softkey |
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Memory
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Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | 100 | |
| Call records | 11 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls | |
| ??? | 5 message templates 20 voice dial numbers |
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Camera
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??? | No |
|---|
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | No |
|---|---|---|
| Alert types | Vibration; Monophonic ringtones | |
| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| ??? | 6 voice languages |
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Comms
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WLAN | No |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | No | |
| Positioning | No | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB |
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Features
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Sensors | |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS | |
| Browser | ||
| Clock | Yes | |
| Alarm | Yes | |
| Games | No | |
| Languages | 20 | |
| Java | No | |
| ??? | Voice dial Speed dial Menu shortcuts World clock |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion battery |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | 30 h | |
| Talk time | 1 h 30 min | |
| Stand-by | 60 h | |
| Talk time | 2 h 30 min |
|
Misc
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Colors | 3 |
|---|
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung SGH-500 worth buying in 2026?
Samsung SGH-500 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.1/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the Genze score for Samsung SGH-500?
Genze rates Samsung SGH-500 4.1/10 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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