Cubot announced the launch of the S500 smartphone in 2016. The manufacturer is offering the Cubot S500 phone with 5 inches display, Mediatek MT6735A chipset, 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage.
The Cubot S500 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, and a Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable battery. The 5 inches phone comes with a high resolution IPS display (720 x 1280 px).
Cubot S500 specifications
| Brand | Cubot |
|---|---|
| Name | S500 |
| Model | S500 |
| Release date | 2016 |
Body
The dimensions of this Cubot phone are average (5.65 x 2.73 x 0.28 inches).
| Dimensions | 5.65 x 2.73 x 0.28 inches |
|---|---|
| Colors | black, white |
| SIM type | Nano SIM, Micro SIM |
System
The Cubot S500 comes with Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.
| OS version | Android OS v5.1 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|
| SoC | Mediatek MT6735A |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T720 MP2 |
Display
The size of S500 screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 5 inches phone comes with IPS display. The IPS display provides enhanced features, such as optimal viewing angles, color accuracy, invariable color reproduction and better power consumption. The 5 inches IPS display of Cubot S500 with 720 x 1280 px resolution is multitouch capable.
| Display type | IPS |
|---|---|
| Screen size | 5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 px |
| Multitouch support | yes |
Memory
The internal memory of Cubot S500 (2 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (16 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.
| RAM | 2 GB |
|---|---|
| Internal storage | 16 GB |
| Memory card slot | microSD |
Camera
The camera of the S500 is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus.
| Selfie camera | 5 MP |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 px, autofocus |
| Flash | LED |
Connectivity
The Cubot S500 supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The S500 phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.
| GSM 2G bands | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|
| Network coverage | 2G / 3G / 4G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP |
| GPS | A-GPS |
| NFC | no |
| FM radio | yes |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
| Headphone | 3.5 mm jack |
Battery
The Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of S500 isn't removable without voiding the warranty.
| Type | Li-Po 2700 mAh, non-removable |
|---|
Features
Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. This Cubot phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Dual SIM capability of Cubot S500 phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone doesn't support fast charging technology.
| Sensors | accelerometer, light, proximity |
|---|---|
| Specials | Dual SIM |
The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Cubot S500, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.
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