Compare Prices : Sony Ericsson S500i

Review summary: THE S500's design should appeal, but the keypad and controls may pose problems.

Pros: Price, ease of use, excellent display, light effect feature, A2DP Bluetooth

Cons: Questionable design of controls and keypad, no 3G, proprietary headphone jack

Verdict: At this price, the S500i is reasonable value, but it doesn't boast any outstanding features. Its design should appeal, but the keypad and controls may pose some problems.

Review summary: At this price the S500i is reasonable value, but it doesn't boast any outstanding features. Its design should appeal, but the keypad and controls may pose some problems.

Pros: Stylish design, low price, nice MP3 player

Cons: Flimsy build, cramped keypad, basic camera

Verdict: While it isn't the most feature-filled phone on the market, considering the price, Sony Ericsson's S500i is an attractive buy for those on a budget. Just keep in mind the flimsy design, which may cause problems if you aren't careful.

Review summary: What the S500i lacks in the high-end gadgetry of its competition, it makes up for it in style, ease-of-use and its budget price tag.

Pros: It's one of the sexiest handsets around, Easy to use, Excellent call quality, Music player with excellent headphones

Cons: No 3G, No 3.5mm headphone input

Verdict: The S500i is easily one of the best budget priced handsets on the market, and has all the features you'd expect in a more expensive model, even if none of them are standouts.