Sony Ericsson S500

THE GOOD: Small Size, Solid Battery Life, High Resolution Display

THE BAD: None

Added on: April 2007

Sony Ericsson S500 Specifications

Usability
Display Resolution	240x320px
Display Color	256K
Display Technology	TFT
Input / Navigation	Navigation Joystick / Button Numeric Keypad
Talk Time	9h
Stand-by Time	370h
Vibration	Available
Ringtones	MP3 Polyphonic

Connectivity
Compatible Networks	GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 GSM 850
USB	v1.1
Bluetooth	v2.0
EDGE	Class 10
HSCSD	HSCSD Support
GPRS	Class 10

Software
Operating System	Proprietary
Java	MIDP 2

Hardware
Processor Speed	Proprietary
External Memory	Memory Stick Micro (M2)
Internal Memory	12MB
Camera Resolution	2 Megapix
Video Recording	Available
Battery	900 mAh

Ergonomics
Dimensions	99x47x14mm
Weight	94g
Form Factor	Slide

Ballpark Price Estimate

104.60 to 128.30 US$

Sony Ericsson S500 Country Specific Price and Compatibility Matrix

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Sony Ericsson S500 Reviews

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TechRadar

An attractive choice for the style-conscious, but leaves a bit to be desired in terms of features.Read Full Review

76 ^{out of 100}

CNET

The Sony Ericsson S500i is a stylish phone with a lot of sex appeal plus a decent feature set, but its high price and iffy controls make it less than desirable.Read Full Review

70 ^{out of 100}

Good Gear Guide

While it isn't the most feature-filled phone on the market, considering the price, Sony Ericsson's S500i is an attractive buy for those on a budget. Just keep in mind the flimsy design, which may cause problems if you aren't careful. ...Read Full Review

67 ^{out of 100}

CNET Asia

The Sony Ericsson S500i is a very basic slider phone and you'll be buying it almost mainly for its unique themes and fancy lighting at the sides.Read Full Review

67 ^{out of 100}

Phone Arena

Sony Ericsson S500 is a very interesting offer, combining a little from the three qualities: design, functionality, and convenient operation. As a whole the phone is not ...Read Full Review

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GSMArena

The slider form factor debuts in the company's S line and in fact, this is the first Sony Ericsson slider that's not a Walkman. Speaking of which, Sony Ericsson S500 is a W580 in disguise. And some disguise it is: with this slim slider ...Read Full Review

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Softpedia

At first glance, Sony Ericsson's S500i slider looks exactly like a really fashionable phone meant to cover a wide segment of the market – fashionistas and trendsetters looking for medium priced handsets. I was impressed by the innovative ...Read Full Review