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Our Verdict
Analysis
These phones are closely matched on the measurable specs. Pick the one with the ecosystem and design you prefer.
Overall Winner
Tie
Display Winner
Tie
Performance Winner
Tie
Camera Winner
Tie
Battery Winner
Tie
Value Winner
Tie
Specifications Comparison
| Feature | Samsung SGH-250 | Samsung SGH-500 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 179 | 115 |
| Thickness (mm) | 25.00 | 19.00 |
Every Spec, Side by Side
Specification
Samsung
Samsung SGH-250
Samsung
Samsung SGH-500
Battery 3 specs
Type
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Stand-by
40 h
60 h
Talk time
2 h
2 h 30 min
Body 3 specs
Dimensions
124 x 48 x 25 mm (4.88 x 1.89 x 0.98 in)
112 x 48 x 19 mm (4.41 x 1.89 x 0.75 in)
Weight
179 g (6.31 oz)
115g with slim battery (4.06 oz)
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Camera 1 spec
No
No
Connectivity 4 specs
WLAN
No
No
Bluetooth
No
No
Positioning
No
No
Radio
No
No
Display 3 specs
Type
Alphanumeric
Monochrome graphic
Resolution
3 x 12 chars
78 x 42 pixels, 4 lines, 17:9 ratio
Fixed icons
Fixed icons
Dynamic font size
Softkey
Features 7 specs
Messaging
SMS
SMS
Clock
No
Yes
Alarm
No
Yes
Games
No
No
Java
No
No
Languages
—
20
—
Voice dial
Speed dial
Menu shortcuts
World clock
Launch 2 specs
Announced
1996
1998
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
Memory 4 specs
Card slot
No
No
Phonebook
—
100
Call records
—
11 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
—
5 message templates
20 voice dial numbers
Misc 1 spec
Colors
3
3
Network 4 specs
Technology
GSM
GSM
2G bands
GSM 900
GSM 900
GPRS
No
No
EDGE
No
No
Sound 4 specs
Loudspeaker
No
No
Alert types
Vibration; Monophonic ringtones
Vibration; Monophonic ringtones
3.5mm jack
No
No
—
6 voice languages
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Common Questions
Which phone is the best in this comparison?
These phones are closely matched on the measurable specs. Pick the one with the ecosystem and design you prefer.
How are the comparison winners decided?
We compare measurable specs (display size, battery capacity, RAM, charging, weight) and price (USD). When two phones tie or data is missing we mark the category "Depends".
Which is more affordable?
The cheaper option is shown as the value winner above. Prices are USD and may vary by region or retailer.