BenQ B502

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2014, October. Released 2014, October
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 144 x 69.7 x 7 mm (5.67 x 2.74 x 0.28 in)
Weight 125 g (4.41 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Mini-SIM/ Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
DISPLAY
Type IPS LCD
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~68.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Chipset Mediatek MT6582 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU Mali-400MP2
MEMORY
Card slot microSDHC
Internal 16GB 2GB RAM
MAIN CAMERA
Single 13 MP, AF
Features LED flash
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single 5 MP
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio FM radio
USB microUSB 2.0
FEATURES
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity
BATTERY
Type Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 430 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 11 h (3G)
MISC
Colors Black, White

BenQ B502 Overall Review

The BenQ B502 is an Android smartphone that was announced in October 2014, showcasing features that were quite competitive for its time. It features a 5.0-inch display, providing a decent screen size for multimedia consumption and web browsing. Powered by the MT6582 chipset and coupled with 2 GB of RAM, the B502 offers satisfactory performance for day-to-day tasks and light multitasking.

Photography enthusiasts would appreciate the 13 MP primary camera, capable of capturing high-quality images for social media and personal archives. Additionally, the 5 MP front camera is more than adequate for selfies and video calls. With 16 GB of internal storage, users have enough space to store apps, photos, and media, though heavy users might need to use a microSD card to expand the storage.

Battery life is supported by an 1800 mAh battery, which is on the lower end by today’s standards but was typical for smartphones of that era. It should provide enough power to get through a day of light to moderate use.

BenQ B502 Pros and Cons

Pros:

  • The 5.0-inch display offers a good balance between usability and portability.
  • A 13 MP primary camera delivers high-quality photos for its class.
  • 2 GB of RAM is sufficient for smooth performance in basic apps and multitasking.
  • Expandable storage via microSD card.

Cons:

  • The 1800 mAh battery might not suffice for heavy users or long hours of usage.
  • Based on a somewhat older Android version, which might limit access to the latest apps and features.
  • Lack of support for newer network technologies like LTE could be a drawback for some users.