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Samsung Released Nov 2006 Discontinued

Samsung m500

Custom Operating system

1.9" Screen size

1MP Main camera

— Processor

51 MB Storage

800 mAh Battery

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NP · 16 years ago

Avoid

This phone was a piece of junk. It didn't even last a year when it stopped working. Bell wanted me to pay to have it fix... I went back to my old phone.

justin smith_22902 · 16 years ago

Recommended

Well, its been two year with this phone. Over the last two years you get to find out if the phone you bought is good or not. I can say that this phone is very strong. I STRONGLY suggest that if you buy this phone you dont get a case that goes around the whole phone, like the leather ones. I bough...

Jen_58560 · 16 years ago

Avoid

I have problem with this phone for the first month when I bought it, it shut off even when you fully charged, the battery of talking time only an hour, when I took back to Bell which people call them Hell, they sent back manufactory to fix it, when I got it back, still the same problem, and I too...

Specifications

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Overview

Released Nov 2006

Announced —

Price tier —

Also Known As Samsung SPH-M500

Processor —

CPU Speed —

RAM —

Storage 51 MB

Price (USD) —

Regions USA, Canada

Regional Variants —

Warranty 1 Year

Accessories AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery

Software & Support

OS Custom

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Current Version —

OS Updates —

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Custom UI —

Display

Type Color

Technology LCD (TFT)

Size 1.9"

Resolution —

Pixel Density —

Colors 262k

Refresh Rate —

Touch Sampling Rate —

Peak Brightness —

Always On Display

DC Dimming

DisplayMate Grade —

Multi-touch

Fingerprint Resistant

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Additional Features -

Secondary Display

Secondary Display Unknown

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Size —

Resolution —

Color Type —

Colors —

Camera — Main

Main Camera 1MP

Flash No

Sensor Name —

Sensor Size —

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Focal Length (Telephoto) —

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Video Resolution QCIF (176 x 144 pixels)

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Video Length —

Video Formats MPEG-4

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Additional Info —

Camera — Front

Front Camera Unknown

Video Recording Unknown

Resolution —

Video Resolution —

Video FPS —

Zoom Unknown

Optical Zoom —

Digital Zoom —

Features —

Additional Info -

Camera — Scores

DxOMark Overall —

DxOMark Photo —

DxOMark Video —

DxOMark Zoom —

DxOMark Bokeh —

DxOMark Selfie —

DxOMark Rank —

Performance

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Process Node —

GPU —

RAM —

Storage 51 MB

AnTuTu v11 —

Geekbench 6 Single —

Geekbench 6 Multi —

Geekbench 5 Single —

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Battery

Capacity 800 mAh

Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)

Removable Unknown

Fast Charging —

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Talk Time —

Video Playback —

Internet (WiFi) —

Internet (Cellular) —

Standby —

Mixed Usage —

Charge Time 0–100% —

Charged in 30 Min —

GSMArena Score —

Battery Test Source —

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Connectivity

Wi-Fi —

WiFi Version —

Bluetooth Yes

Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, BPP, DUN, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP

Bluetooth Codecs SBC

USB Type Yes

USB OTG Unknown

USB Speed —

NFC Unknown

Infrared

Headset Jack 2.5mm

Mobile Hotspot

GPS Unknown

GPS Type A-GPS

UWB

Satellite —

Memory Expansion Unknown

Expansion Type MicroSD

Expansion Capacity —

Cellular

Networks 1xRTT, EV-DO

3G MHz

850 1900

Data —

VoLTE Unknown

WiFi Calling Unknown

Physical SIM No

Dual SIM Unknown

eSIM

Push to Talk Unknown

Data Tethering Unknown

Design & Build

Form Factor Flip

Material —

Frame Material —

Rear Material —

Colors Black, Red, White

Dimensions 9.3 × 4.6 × 1.7

Weight 79g

IP Rating —

Water Resistance Unknown

Fingerprint Sensor Unknown

Rugged Design

iFixit Score —

Parts Availability —

Audio

External Speakers No

Noise Cancellation Unknown

Dolby Atmos

Hi-Res Audio

FM Radio —

GSMArena Loudness —

Speaker Loudness —

Input & Navigation

Touchscreen

Navigation Type D-pad

Keyboard Type Standard / 12-key Numeric

Home Key Unknown

Sleep/Wake Key Unknown

External Volume Unknown

Safety

SAR Head —

SAR Body —

Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown

TTY/TDD Unknown

Additional Information

Messaging: SMS, EMS, MMS
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Voice Commands: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 500
Multiple Numbers Per Contact: 5 numbers
Auto Answer: Yes
Voice Activated Dialing: Yes
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
PC Synchronization: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3
Video Playback Formats: MPEG-4
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Wi-fi Encryption: –
Games: Yes
Apps: –
Included Software / Apps: –
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Weather, NotePad, Voice Memos / Recorder

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What people actually want to know

When was the Samsung m500 released?

The Samsung m500 was released on November 20, 2006.

How long does the battery last on the Samsung m500?

The Samsung m500 has a 800 mAh battery.

Does the Samsung m500 have a headphone jack?

Yes, the Samsung m500 has a 2.5mm headphone jack.

Where can I get support for the Samsung m500?

Visit Samsung's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.

Where can I download the Samsung m500 manual?

You can view and download the Samsung m500 manual on our dedicated manual page.

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