Toshiba G500

NETWORK
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 2100
Speed HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
LAUNCH
Announced 2007, February
Status Discontinued
BODY
Dimensions 96 x 49 x 22.9 mm (3.78 x 1.93 x 0.90 in)
Weight 135 g (4.76 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
DISPLAY
Type TFT, 65K colors
Size 2.3 inches, 16.4 cm2 (~34.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 240 x 320 pixels, 4:3 ratio (~174 ppi density)
PLATFORM
OS Microsoft Windows Mobile 5.0
CPU 32-bit Intel XScale PXA270 312 MHz
MEMORY
Card slot miniSD
Internal 64MB
MAIN CAMERA
Single 2 MP
Video Yes
SELFIE CAMERA
Single VGA videocall camera
Video
SOUND
Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration, MP3 ringtones
3.5mm jack No
2.5 mm audio jack
COMMS
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, VoIP over WLAN
Bluetooth 2.0, A2DP
Positioning No
Radio No
USB miniUSB 1.1
FEATURES
Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML (Opera 8.6)
Pocket Office
MP3/WMA/ACC+ player
MP4/WMV/H.264/H.263 player
Photo editor
Voice memo
Organizer
BATTERY
Type Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Stand-by Up to 240 h (2G) / Up to 240 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 4 h (2G) / Up to 3 h (3G)
MISC
Colors Silver
SAR 0.22 W/kg (head)     1.44 W/kg (body)
Price About 260 EUR

Toshiba G500 Specifications Overview

The Toshiba G500, introduced in February 2007, marks its stance as a Windows Mobile smartphone designed for users who value functionality and connectivity in a compact device. Here’s a detailed look at its key features and specifications:

Key Specifications

  • Display: It sports a 2.3-inch screen, offering a modest display size for basic tasks and visuals. This dimension is typical of many smartphones from that period, focusing on utility over multimedia consumption.
  • Camera: The G500 comes with a 2 MP primary camera, capable of capturing standard photos and videos. While not groundbreaking by today’s standards, it provided valuable functionality for quick snapshots at the time.
  • Battery: A 1200 mAh battery powers the device, aiming to deliver satisfactory battery life for daily tasks, including calls, texts, and light app usage.
  • Storage: Equipped with 64 MB of storage, the phone aligns with the era’s expectations, focusing on essential applications and functionality. The storage space primarily accommodates the operating system, basic apps, and user data.
  • Operating System: Running on Windows Mobile, the G500 provides a robust platform for productivity and connectivity, offering access to email, web browsing, and office applications tailored for mobile use.