A nostalgic journey back to the early 2000s.
Explore FeaturesClassic brick design with a durable exterior. If you're a fan of vintage phones, then the Samsung T500 may have caught your eye. Released in 2003, the T500 was a feature phone that belonged to the first generation of flip phones. Smaller display surrounded by 32 zircon stones. Voice commands. Biorhythm, calculating body weight according to height. Calorie counter. Monthly calendar for women. The internal display can be used as a mirror. The external screen has four shades of gray.
The T500 featured a CSTN display with the capability of showing 65K colors. Its external LCD served as an analog clock, making it convenient for users to check the time without having to open the phone. The internal LCD had a resolution of 128 x 128 pixels, and it even had a unique feature of doubling as a make-up mirror. The interface also had four-way navigation keys and dynamic font size for a comfortable and user-friendly experience.
Long-lasting battery life for those long calls and texts. Its battery life was also commendable, lasting up to 120 hours on standby and up to 3 hours of talk time with its removable Li-Ion 800 mAh battery.
Despite its lack of modern features, the Samsung T500 remains a classic device that captured the hearts of many during its time. Weighing only 80g and measuring 23mm thickness, the T500 was designed to be lightweight and compact. With its sleek and simple design, it was easy to slip into your pocket or bag without taking up too much space. The device also has a mini-SIM card slot, which was a standard back in the early 2000s. Its sleek design and practical features were impressive and set the standard for flip phones in the early 2000s. Although it is no longer in production, the T500 holds a special place in my memory.
