Side-by-side technical data
NEC N938 vs NEC N500i
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
NEC N938, if you care about…
- Weight
- 79 g
- against 99 g
- Body Thickness
- 14 mm
- against 25 mm
- Web browser
- WAP 2.0/xHTML
- against iMode
NEC N500i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 850 mAh
- against 550 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 54 MB
- against 2 MB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 54 MB
- against 2 MB
- Talk time
- 2.8333 h
- against 2 h
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 550 mAh | 850 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | — | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 2 h | 2.8333 h Best value |
| Standby time | 130 h | 200 h Best value |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White | Black |
| Body Thickness | 14 mm Best value | 25 mm |
| Body Width | 56 mm | 46 mm |
| Body Height | 87 mm | 93 mm |
| Weight | 79 g Best value | 99 g |
| Usable Surface | — | 26.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 25 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | — | — |
| Processor Process Size | — | — |
| Graphics GPU | — | — |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | — | — |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 2 MB | 54 MB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | — | — |
| Processor Type | — | — |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 2 MB | 54 MB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 4:5 | 4:5 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | — | 1.9″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 176 px | 176 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 220 px | 220 px |
| Display Pixel Density | — | 148 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Resistive Touchscreen, Touchscreen | Secondary Display |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | 65K colors | 65K colors |
Sensor
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | — | — |
Software
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | — |
| OS Family | — | — |
| OS Version | — | — |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML Best value | iMode |
| Java (J2ME) | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800 | 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, GPRS | GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | — | — |
| Wi-Fi Features | — | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 1.1 | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles | — | — |
| Navigation Systems | — | — |
| Connectivity Features | — | MP3 Player |
| USB Version | — | Proprietary |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS | SMS, EMS, MMS, Email |
Audio
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | — |
| Audio Features | — | Bluetooth |
| Alert types | Vibration, Polyphonic ringtones, Downloadable ringtones | Vibration, Polyphonic ringtones, Downloadable ringtones |
Technical
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | N938 | N500i |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Handwriting recognition, Downloadable pictures, Organizer | MP3 player, Predictive text input, Organizer, Voice memo |
