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Sony Ericsson K500 Specifications
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 MHz K508c GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz for China Mainland
Sony
Released 2004, Aug 15
- 80g, 14mm thickness
- Feature phone
- 12MB storage, no card 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 | 4 | — |
| Display | 4.8 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 3.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
1.9"
128x160 pixels
0.3MP
Video recorder
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM |
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | |
| EDGE | No |
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Launch
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Announced | 2004, Q3 |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 102 x 46 x 14 mm (4.02 x 1.81 x 0.55 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 80 g (2.82 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | TFT, 65K colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 1.9 inches, 30 x 37 mm, 11.4 cm2 (~24.2% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 128 x 160 pixels (~108 ppi density) | |
| ??? | Wallpapers, 3D animations and pictures |
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Memory
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Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | 8 fields, 510 items, Photo call | |
| Call records | 30 received, dialed and missed calls | |
| Internal | 12MB |
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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, MP3 ringtones, composer | |
| 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, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging | |
| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML | |
| Games | Yes + downloadable | |
| Java | Yes, MIDP 2.0 | |
| ??? | MP3/MP4 player SyncML Predictive text input Organizer Photo editor Voice dial Voice memo |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion battery |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 300 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h |
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Misc
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Colors | 2 - Virtual Silver, Cosmetic Blue |
|---|---|---|
| SAR | 0.65 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.53 W/kg (head) |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sony Ericsson K500 worth buying in 2026?
Sony Ericsson K500 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 display size does Sony Ericsson K500 have?
Sony Ericsson K500 features a 1.90-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Sony Ericsson K500?
Genze rates Sony Ericsson K500 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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