The BenQ A500 is a discontinued smartphone device with a 4-inch display and a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. It has a 1GHz processor and 512MB of RAM. It runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and has a 5-megapixel rear camera and a 0.3-megapixel front-facing camera.
BenQ A500 Price
At the time of it's release in 2014, August, the manufacturer's retail price for a new BenQ A500 was about 90 EUR. Click here to discover the current price of BenQ A500 in 🇺🇸 US.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
How to reset or factory restore BenQ A500 device?
There are two common ways to reset or factory restore a BenQ A500 device: 1. Using the Hardware Reset Button: * Locate the hardware reset button on the device, typically found on the back of the device or the side. * Make sure the device is off and unplugged from the power source. * Press and hold the hardware reset button for around 15 seconds until the device starts to reset. * Wait for the device to fully reset and turn off. * Turn the device back on and allow it to boot up completely. 2. Using Recovery Mode: * Turn off the device and unplug it from the power source. * Press and hold the volume down button and power button at the same time until the recovery mode screen appears. * Use the volume buttons to navigate through the recovery menu and select "Factory data reset". * Use the power button to select "Yes-Delete all user data". * Wait for the device to reset and reboot. * Turn the device back on and allow it to boot up completely. It is recommended that you back up all of your important data before attempting to reset or factory restore your device, as this will erase all data on the device and restore it to its original state. It is also recommended to have a battery backup ready, in case the device is not fully charged before attempting to reset it.
What type of battery does the BenQ A500 use?
The BenQ A500 uses a Li-Ion battery.
What is the maximum talk time of the BenQ A500?
The maximum talk time of the BenQ A500 is up to 5 hours.
What is the maximum standby time of the BenQ A500?
The maximum standby time of the BenQ A500 is up to 300 hours.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 900 / 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA |
Launch
| Announced | 2014, August. Released 2014, August |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 141.4 x 72.6 x 10.2 mm (5.57 x 2.86 x 0.40 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 147 g (5.19 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
Display
| Type | TFT |
|---|---|
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~67.1% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density) |
Platform
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Mediatek MT6572M (28 nm) |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC |
|---|---|
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP |
|---|---|
| Video | Yes |
Selfie camera
| Single | VGA |
|---|---|
| Video |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.0 |
| Positioning | GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity |
|---|
Battery
| Type | Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 150 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h (3G) |
Misc
| Colors | Black, White |
|---|---|
| SAR EU | 0.49 W/kg (head) 0.56 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 90 EUR |
