Motorola V500

  • Released 2003, Q3
    123g, 24.8mm thickness
    Feature phone
    5MB storage, no card slot
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    176x220 pixels, 8 lines
  • 0.3MP
    No video recorder
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  • 650mAh
    Li-Ion

Motorola V500 - Specs

Network Technology GSM
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
GPRS Class 10
EDGE No
Launch Announced 2003, Q3
Status Discontinued
Body Dimensions 89 x 49 x 24.8 mm, 86 cc (3.50 x 1.93 x 0.98 in)
Weight 123 g (4.34 oz)
SIM Mini-SIM
Display Type TFT, 65K colors
Size
Resolution 176 x 220 pixels, 8 lines
 Second display (96 x 32 pixels), 2 lines
Downloadable screensavers, wallpapers and ringtones
Memory Card slot No
Phonebook 1000 entries, Photo call
Call records 10 dialed, 10 received, 10 missed calls
Internal 5MB
Main Camera Single VGA
Video No
Selfie camera   No
Sound Loudspeaker Yes
Alert types Vibration; Downloadable polyphonic, MP3 ringtones, composer
3.5mm jack No
Comms WLAN No
Bluetooth 1.1
GPS No
Radio No
USB Proprietary
Features Sensors
Messaging SMS, EMS, MMS, Email, Instant Messaging
Browser WAP 2.0/xHTML
Clock Yes
Alarm Yes
Games Stuntman & Monopoly + Java downloadable
Java Yes
 Organizer
Predictive text input (iTAP)
Voice memo/dial
Nokia Smart Messaging
Battery   Removable Li-Ion 650 mAh battery (SNN5704)
Stand-by Up to 200 h
Talk time Up to 4 h
Misc Colors Silver

Motorola V500 - User Reviews

  • People really seem to like this phone. Mine was also stolen . Great phone!

  • Great phone would still use if wasn't stolen from me. Lesson is never wear on your belt! Replaced with V600

  • Hello Moto!!! Lol. Yeah, good memories!

  • i have use this pbone before n itz really vry gud phone. trust me or nt..i bought for $2000...n i still using this phone.it works really fine.im reli happy with THIS phone. MOTOROLA IS THE BEST!!

  • This was my first handset ! Though I was never able to connect through internet !

  • What is wrong with you? The phone is a decade old. What is wrong with you?

  • where i can buy this phone?should i buy it?

  • i have one now.

  • this was my second phone nostalgic piece of hardware

  • pls i am about to buy this phone , should i buy it ?

  • great phone had it for about 4 years finally got obsolete this phone was good to me very abused. loved the metal finish on the front and the camera was clear for a cell phone used this phone for when i didnt want to break my good phone like for trips to places outside where it could get wet and places like that good phone

  • I've had this phone for 7 years, its been dropped, sat on and it still works perfectly. This phone is indestructable, ask anyone who has actually had one and the camera takes such clear photos as long as you have it on the right light settings. My only complaint is that it doesnt have a memory card slot but I can just dump photos to my computer via bluetooth when I get too many. I dread having to get a new phone because I like this one too much.

  • good camera wow

  • when i answer my motorola v500 i have to press the loudspeaker to here the caller,is this a setting or is my phone u.s

  • Trying to transfer an mp3 file of 1.50mb to my phone and it keep saying something about not supporting file type. Can any tell me what file extension best for audio files to the V500

  • i mastabate over this phone evry single night, it rules

  • Help - has anyone got a user manual they don't want for this phone?

  • motorola is about as much good as a radiator in the desert!

  • Hi - can anyone help me please, I need to transfer my contacts to the SIM on my V500 but can't seem to find an option to do this in the phone - anyone know how, besides writing them down etc... Ta GSD

  • i have usin v500 since 2004 and one of the best phone, i dropped many times, even i dropped in bath and after i charged overnite did worked again, motorola phones have nice screens and clear pics, am gettn my new motorola v8 and am sure it will be good as it gets, i love motorola:)

  • I hve never used this phone before but I rate this one 10 out of 10

  • Everytime i call out, it says that my phone is unsubcribed. Is it because of Fixed Dial or is it something else.. I can't seem to call anyone at the moment. I can send messages but not call. Please tell me what is wrong?

  • pls how can i download from a phone to my phone or from net to my phone

  • i want to know the configuration code so as to use in browsing.thanks

  • i am haveing problem with it that problem is when i call it write call failed

  • can any1 tell me how 2 play game on this freaking phone and i wanna say dat if anybody wants to go 4 this phonse u had beta tink trice cos it sucks

  • 123 grams? that's a heavy phone. i could like this one though

  • hi.. i just want to know how to add the Video menu of this phone in Multimedia. i already have install 3gp clips and enable to play it how i do this >under New Message under Message types select New MultiMessage then in Insert options you will see the multimedia that contains video option..

  • I M Using this fone for about 1 and a half year and its working very good its reception is very better than any other companies fone i dropped this fone a hundred times but it never broke or even its still funtioning very well

  • ive had this phone for almost 2 years and its held well. its been dropped millions of times and still works!! very easy to use... its a bit big though and the arial is a bitt ugly...

  • had phone for a week, hate it. speaker is useless, reception is possibly the worse i have ever had with any phone in the last 15 years.

  • I have had this fone for 2 and a half years maybe and no roblem then my sister had it passed down to her and the speaker broke the arial snapped off, the paint was chipping and the front screen broke. its not a very good long term fone.

  • how the hell do you set the clock on this handset?please help ;)

  • great phone but a small memory, does every thing u want but it is too big

  • I've had the phone for just over a year. Great screen, nice text messaging software, but extremely poor speaker. I can barely hear anyone when I talk to them on this phone.

  • they are all good prises

  • does anyone can help me... my mp3 in sound device does not appear in the multimedia i cant delete those old files or download a new mp3 (32kbps) ... but it show in the text message ringing tone... plsss help....

  • It's served me well for a while now but the reciever is broken so I can't hear when people phone. Being the fundamental part of a phone I'm going to have to get a new one now. Debating whether to go with another Motorola or not :)

  • hey those anyone know how to change the programing of the v500 so it can record or at least play video files?thanks

  • beautiful phone can anyone tell me where the message centre number is stored?

  • hi i bought v500 and i dont know where is blue tooth of its can u send me where it is plz

  • i think this phone is great but in the specifications on this website it says that there is a USB port but i dont no where it is. does anyone else?please write back

  • I bought the V550 (which is just an upgrade of this phone I think) about half a year ago. It's been a good phone, the memory could be improved and the video recording only last for about 30 second however. Recently I haven't been able to text message anyone. It lets me type about 3 letters than completely freezes. If anyone knows how this can be fixed please contact me!!

  • my little brother got the v550 for christmas which is more or less exactly the same as this phone. i think it is good howver the memoery on it was poor not allow the videos and song he wants

  • yes indeed this phone can play mp3, however, memory can easily get clogged as it has no expansion option. great phone though.

  • i have one and it really plays mp3(preety good actualy) but the memory in pulling him down.overall is a very good phone.i never had problems with charging or system to low.

  • l really want to know if motorola V500 is an MP3 player. l really like the phone very much. Please answer my question for me.

  • is dis phone capable of playin mp3 ppl?

  • don't buy any motorola because it's not good and it keep faults. i had couple motorola phones and they all keep faults such it won't charging or the system is too slow. i never buy motorola phone AGAIN.

  • Where is the Voice key in V500

  • How can I search user's manual on internet.

  • the phone looks cute. i however dont have the manual.what can the camera really do? how do i use my own music recorded as my ringtone?my last question is on how to use the usb cords and what it can do. thanks.please reply soon.

  • hi, i got kind of confused on the last review i posted below, if you want to setup your bluetooth you go on 2 your menu, then to SETTINGS in the bottom right hand corner, then scroll down 2 CONNECTION, select connection, then select BLUETOOTH LINK, then scroll down to SETUP, and select setup, after you have done that scroll 2 POWER then select it, change to power on, after you have done that press back, then if you want you can change NAME, but you can always leave it as the default name, MOTOROLA PHONE, after that click back, them scroll up 2 HANDS-FREE, select hands-free, then select LOOK FOR DEVICES.REMEMBER YOU HAVE TO BE NEXT TO A PERSON WITH A BLUETOOTH PHONE, AND THEIR BLUETOOTH HAS GOT TO BE SWITCHED ON ASWELL. ~then you can get FREEBIES from your mates~

  • this phone is great, the bluetooth is fab, if u want to set up ur bluetooth go to menu, then to setup, then to conectivity, then go to setup, turn ur blurtooth on, then go back and click on handsfree, then find devices. its easy.

  • hey mike , this phone has bluetooth automatically , you go into settings and there's a bluetooth option there. The cable that they were on about is a data cable , they cost �15 and you plug it in the bottom of the phone and into your USB port in your PC and you can take mp3's and photo's and transfer them to your pc or vice versa. hope this helps mate

  • hey mel , when you switch the phone on it comes up with your number automatically and if you call orange they will give you the number aswell if you give them your address and postcode to bring up the account.

  • i hsve chance to buy this v500 phone,,butit dont have blue tooth,,i've been told i can buy a cable,,,that connects from the phone port ,,to the port of my computer,,, so i can download the pictures i take,,, to my computer,,to make prints,,,is there such a cable available for this procedure,,or what do i have to do ,wouls really appreciate a quick reply on this matter,,,as i want to buy this phone as soon as possible ,,pls help me!!!!!!

  • great phone, best i have had so far by miles. bluetooth is a big big bonus and the USB port is very convinient, photo quality is good appart from when you want to set a photo as a wallpaper and you have it to fit the full screen the picture goes blury and thats annoying. The look of the phone is brilliant and stylish, and it is of good quality, The phone is a cute little phone, and the weight of the is about right i would say, THE PHONE IS JUST FANTASTIC, I RECOMMEND A**********************

  • i posted that comment below and its all false because i have sorted it all out now and its a great little phone and the network is good.

  • hi i have got the moto v500 today and it is a great phone but i think the netwotk is crap! orange network is dow so i cannot register the sim or swip card so that means i cannot top up or call out or send a txt, unbelievable! i am annoyed, orange needs to shape up or all of there costomers will change networks. if it carrys on i will get my v500 unlicked and change to a more reliable network! oh and could someone tell me wheres you phone number when you get the phone coz i still cant find it, i know i may sound stupid ha ha ha please help

  • Hey ,i know im from vodafone and work in upgrades so what am i doing with an orange phone? To tell you the truth its better on PAYT with orange definately !Well what can i say about this phone? The downfall that i found with this phone straightaway was the taking the photo's! When you take a photo you have to wait at least 3 seconds before you can store it or else the fault is,that it becomes blared and you can't see it. So besides that its all good right? Yeah it is!The camera quality is very good for the price that you pay. 4X Digital zoom is very good. You can even make your own photo slide shows and albums! The MP3 shorts that you can use for your ringtones are awesome. You can store alot of sound files on there , i mean ive got 20 mp3 shorts and god knows at least 50 pictures and im still at 68% memory usage. It's a little phone with alot of space. You can also, if you have certain things that are not wanted to be seen by certain people LOCK CERTAIN FOLDERS! This is the first time that i have had a phone where you can actually lock your folders , so someone wants to look at my photo's they have to unlock it first ! Speakerphone works brilliantly , bluetooth is awesome! Ahhhhhhhhhh the bluetooth where would we be without free files exchanged between friends? The only other downfall is that i wish it had video capture. That would make this phone an awesome phone. The coverage is very good. The only way this phone will turn itself off is if you overload it with too many things at once , for example receiving a picture message whilst trying to text and have a game going all at once. It retails now at �90 so is a very good bargain and i would urge anyone who wants their first camera phone with bluetooth to get it. And if you've got through this and not got bored well done !

  • how much memory does this phone have n what is the difference between the v525?

  • hi i am thinking about getting this phone, as i am selling my samsung e330, is this phone better, i have compared them both and i seems that the moto is better because it has bluetooth, and a usb port. would someone please get bk to me. and could u tell me whether the bluetooth is good, as this is what is going to sell the phone to me many thanks.

  • what is the battery life time?

  • I think that this phone is a great phone. The camera is excellent. It has enough memery and the battery lasts very long. And it have enough memery.

  • I have had a Motorola V500 for about 4 months and I have had two other phones which are LG U8180 and a Samsung X460 and I think that the Motorola V500 is by far the 2nd best. I think I should keep it.

  • really good fone, much better than other motorola's, pitty about the memory(too small), and it would be perfect with video messenging and mp3, but u can't av everything! one thing though, that damn screw off aerial, mines was really loose, and i finally lost it....grrrr, apart from that, really good phone!

  • i had a problem also with my phone few weeks after buying it, d vol became low

  • How many pictures can this phone store?

  • Very nice and easy to use. I do appreciate this small wonder.Best Regards.

  • ok peeps can anyone help had the v500 for a few months now , but cannot hear ppl when they fone unless i put speakerfone , got volume full on , is it in need off repair or is it something i can adjust ???

  • Ok i bought this mobile today and for some reason i cannot find other bluetooth devices my sister has a k700i and i cant find it she can find mine but i cannot find hers is that the way it is like you can only recieve things or can you send aswell someone help me please

  • the motorola V500 is an absolutely amazing phone it does every thing i want a phone to do

  • v 500 is the best phone money can buy. it has everything, super large lcd 65k, nice vga camera, mp3 ringtones ( super ), bluetooth ,good battery stand by, and 5 mb internal memory witch it's more then enough( an mp3 ring tone has 100 - 200 k or less) i recomand it

  • This phone is rubbish. it switches itself off randomly. It can't keep up with me when i'm txting, and takes ages to catch up.it is very slow. i wish i never bought it.

  • well i have got this phone at the moment and how long the battery stands depends on how much you use it. If i'm txting a lot it runs out really quickly. On the other hand, if i'm not then it lasts for days. hope this answers ur question :)

  • How do you get call waiting on the phone and how do you get on the web everytime that i try to get on the web it reads incomplete setup so how do you set it up the phone.

  • Any opinions about the battery.How many days does it stands

  • Well Motorola V500 is a good and powerfull phone the camera has good resolucion, screen look great you can put short mp3 song and use this like a ringtone, built in Bluetooth, good singal.... dislike well Weight 123g but only has 5MB in memory... but is a great phone....

  • this fone is TERRIBLE it turns off all the and i find when you try to look at your pictures it takes too long... this fone is totaly over rated xx

  • i relly liked the look of the fone when i got it but now i wish i never bought it. it turns off all the time and has hardly any msg space i loose the signal relly easily and when you write mesages sometimes it turns off so u hav 2 rewrite them its really annoying i advise anyone who wants this fone 2 steer clear its rubbish

  • had this phone for almost 1 month now. The best one I have ever had... and the price is around 130 euros...not that much for bluetooth and 640x640 camera. This phone rules, i recommend it to all of you !

  • yea the v500 is a bice phone you can get ringtones for it from (3gupload.com) off of your pc or (3gforfree.com) directly from ur fone... in order to change the cover though you need 2 take screws out the front so you have to go to the mall or somewhere so they can get it 4 you so in order to get a cover it'll ost about 15 bubks. also the video camera does not work for the v500.....besides that its a good fone

  • you need MP3 ringtones, get a program that can edit MP3 files and upload them to the phone using a (USB)Bluetooth dongle for your pc... check the manual on how to do so...

  • This is the orange version isnt it

  • can u pls send me the broshours of various models of motorolo with prices at the earliest

  • any1 got a clue, can i put ringtones on my v500 using the usb port ?

  • i need help how toget my rintones

  • I have a Motorola V500 but cant recieve txt messages all of a sudden, can anyone help pls

  • how big is the inbox/outbox of the v5oo-i thinking of getting it but i need loads of message space!-has it got over 25? plz write back-i really need 2 no-caus emy birthdays comin up-and i want 2 c if i want dat phone or not xxxx

  • I have a problem with motorola phones. Seems like they loose a signal easily than other phones.I have a V600 that I just bought, it is not working when I at home because there is a SenTec Tower with lots of signal next to my house. All the other brands work except for motorola

  • am finkin bout buyin dis fone, is it any good ??

  • how do you change the format of pictures cause i sent one to me m8 she on vodaphone live n it cums up as a x?????

  • its really a nice and portable phhone i really appricate the work done.

  • Does anyone know how to pair motorola hs820 headset to motorola v500 phone

  • I have a motorola V500, can you please oblige me with the user manual as I have lost mine. Thank you

  • Does anyone know how to set the delivery report for text messages on the motorola v500?

  • Please sum1 give me a subsidy code for my motorola v80!

  • best

  • Upgraded to a V500 about 6 months ago. Thought the battery life was a bit on the short side, but then had been used to nokia. About 3 weeks age, I got a wobbly line symbol appear next to the battery symbol. It wasn't in the manual, and when I went into the shop, the manager said he had never seen it before. He checked the manual, and the web site, but couldn't find it. I asked if it meant a critical battery fault, but he said no. My phone shut down about a week ago, and refused to charge. Anyone know where this symbol might be officially listed? I also have lots of pics of my 16 month old daughter on the phone. Can I save them to my PC? If so, how? Any help is appreciated.

  • Can Anyone PLEASE give me a subsidy password for my Motorola V525. its a brilliant phone, but i really need a subsidy password. Thank you for all your help.

  • first of all, is this the same as a v500? does anyone know if this phone has voice record feature? it's a feature that i can record a short voice memo? also is there notes (similar to outlook's notes) and if so, can mobile phone tools sync notes? thanks in advance!

  • Nice looking phone and great screen!!!

  • is v500 better or is v600 better?

  • brilliant phone the best in this beautiful world

  • hi plz help me i dont no how to conect to my bro's phone the sony k700i i go to menu settings the blue tooth link and make sure my bluetooth is powered on and i look for handsfree devieses my bro's fone's bluetooth is on but it wont find it can u pllllllllllzzzzzzzzzz!!!!! HELP ME

  • hi i need the subsidy password for the motorola v500

  • Hi everybody, plz if any one know where can i dwnload the software of v500 plz tell me! thks

  • Hi again. Remember me from Divers Mansion. I said that my old Siemens SL55 was poor and aslo quoted that the Motorola V220 was better than the Siemens. Well this is my alternative the the v220 if you have a bit more extra cash lying about!

  • hiya!x a really need the subsidy code for ma fone if u wood b so kind and email me wiv details in how 2 acheiave this!!! thanx in advance

  • is this phone as good as nokia 6610i?

  • what file types can it support? and can any one tell me sites on wap for free wallpapers?

  • I feal the v 500 is a good phone But the but it canot be used 4 more than 16 hours before it as to have a full charge this lets the phone down bigg time

  • in jordan there isnt Motorola V500.V525.

  • Thes is The One ................ but if there any InfraRed (IR) Will Be So Good

  • difference with V525?

  • which is the best? nokia 3660 or motorola v500 ?

  • Where in internet can find software for V500/V525 like firmware and language packages?

  • Just got V525 today, didn't really know how to use it, does anyone know how can i download MP3 rington and do i have to pay for downloading ??

  • I have this phone and i think it is great. the only problem I am having is I can't pair the bluetooth with anouther phone can anyone help?

  • hy!!! i just bought a v500 and i love it!!! but i want to write messages without using t9!!!! how should i do it??

  • do u know any web sites to type ringtones into my motorola v500?

  • motorola v600 is a nice phone i will loveit if only you could get me a farly used one. i stay in nigeria so please mail me on details on how i can buy it online

  • is it the same as V525 ??

  • can this V500 use in Malaysia with the logo of vodahone...??

  • please send a maile for me about buy one motorola mobile V500

  • Great phone. It's my first Motorola GPRS phone and I really liked it! The screen it�s too much for me!!!!! The only thing I don�t like it�s the Ph. Book: 1000 contacts....but you have to save phone, e-mail, etc in differents entries :-(

  • I really Like this phone... how Can I get it to buy. I live in Nigeria, Pls Get across to me

  • The v500 is not what we call a standard phone. 1st - the ugly clamshell design,- 2- the features, the only decent thing about it is the picture caller I.D. . The worst thing about it is, on the internet, the pics make it look so..... small, but in real life, yoo pick it up, the weight is one thing, no way is the Motorola V500 123 grams because its more like 150 grams, its even heavier than some of the 90's phones. So if you want to buy this phone, its your choice but the phone is not worth it.

  • Hi folks, i bought the Motorola V500 yesterday, BUT it can only store as many sms as your SIM-card can (20 in my case). That is not funny, it is a bit heavy also... I'm going back to the shop to get me a (non bluetooth, but light and 200-sms-storing) Samsung E600... :-s

  • debating which phone is better the v50 or the new 02 x2. Both the same price but 02 is lighter cud do with a decision...... help....

  • 140 euro for it in Denmark???????????!!!! I got v500. And in Russia it's bout 300$

  • How much is the v500 offline

  • It is more of a question about Motorola V500, even though I have peoples numbers is my phone when my phone rings it comes up as caller unknown, do you know how to change it so it displays the callers name/number when they are ringing me? Thanks for your help. Linzi

  • Has anyone got any imformation on v500 as i havent gotta user manual and dont know how to use it properly

  • im always gettin da v500 n da v525 mixed up coz i saw 2 v500's n 1 had mp3 n was �300 n d uva waz �200 n didnt hav mp3? it aint rite!

  • are the icons of the menu in V500 same as those in V525 ?

  • What would u prefer this phone or sharp gx10i??????

  • Hi everybody! I find this phone very interesting... but I would love to know if there is possibility for change the font size (like there is on SonyEricsson, for example) and, if there is such thing, how big the letters are on the biggest font size? Thanks!

  • How many sms messages can this phone store?........ i cant decide between between this phone can Sharp gx10i.

  • its good

  • the V525 has been out way b4 the V500

  • want a free v500 or v600 on orange contract?good stock levels.e mail craig/communicate4you.com

  • Great fone. I brought one last mouth coz the v525 still isn't out.

  • does ne1 know how many txt messages this phone can store? 30? i want 2 know b4 i get it.... ne1 help me plz!! thanxs

  • if anyone is thinkin of getting the V500 and cant on PAYG then try there nearest argos (UK) all of them around the UK r getting stocks the 1 near me has got stocks of them but i got the V525 cos its got way better features i.e vodafone live etc

  • Yeh the v525 is the same but only for the vodafone network and its software is vodafone live, unlike the motorola firmware used in the v500

  • Can anyone clarify the exact diffrence between, Motorola v500 and V525, cuz they have the exact same dimensions, exact same features. But diffrent weight according to the info stated here on gsmarena... Help me out.

  • Awsome phone - I just love it - and we only have to pay 140 euro for it in Denmark

  • i think this telemephone(lol) looks brill but not sure about cover, they're not changeable either! i can get it for just under 275 us smackeroonies!!!

  • whats the price ? $400? $410? $450 $?????

  • I wanted the V500 on the 25th of december. It's febuary and still no phone. GREATE SERVICE HEY. If you want to know when it's coming out call carphonewarehouse for free on 0808 100 9250. I dont work for them, but you can phone every second of everyday FOR FREEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!

  • this fone only has 2 names 1.V500 which is only on orange and 2.V525 which is only on vodafone and the V500 is way better (i think)

  • wat phone is better v 500 or t630. and y the fu*k does this phone have 3 names v500,v252 and the v303..............tell me plzzzzzzzz

  • Motorola V500 or Panasonic X70...?? Advise please...

  • Does anybody know whether I can copy photos from v500 to PC without any Motorola Software by using just bluetooth adapter, PC and V500?

  • can any 1 tell me is this available in pakistan and how much dos this cost ?

  • Yeh wid 4-6 weeks delivery which wud bring u into February wen most shops say thats wen it will b out

  • For those people in the UK. www.amazon.co.uk are selling the v500 on orange pay and go for £129.00

  • if you had the choice between a S-E T610 or a Motorola v500, what would you choose? and how long lasts the battery with that mp3 thingy on it? hope i get some reactions here. -R-

  • The only info i know is that it will be out in February.Are the games gud and is the quality of the camera good and clear.

  • My last post sed "If anyone knows the site then post." i was ment to say if anyone wants to know the site then post

  • Does anyone know when the release date is.I have found the Motorola V500 for �110 on pay as you go.If anyone knows the site then post.

  • although motorola has had some stick i feel that this is a good phone with many extra and good picture quality. well worth the money. buy it

  • i would like to know how much is the moto. v 400 if i purchased it thru your site and i also need to know if it is "unlocked"?

  • from what i have been told, the v525 has been specially made for vodafone to enable users to access the vodafone live content and that there is only a very slight difference between the v500 & 525, though the only v500's i have found 20 - 30 pounds cheaper are on the orange network,are branded with their logo and locked to that network.

  • Isn't this the best fone?If no please write me.

  • I like this phone but find it difficult to purchase in time for Christmas. The reasons vary from it`s too new to software problems resulting in the withdrawal of this model from the retailers. I`d be obliged for more info as I have refused some tempting offers from varying retailers for alternative brands. Also can I download pictures I have taken on the V500 to my pc for editing etc. Thank you. John Sullivan 162 Burnhead Street Uddingston Glasgow G71 5AS

  • Writing SMS messages is a joy using the new ITAP technology. There is a message length counter at the top of the screen, so you can keep an eye on the length of your messages. The new ITAP technology remembers your most commonly used words and attempts to guess what words you are trying to type. E.G. if you use the word Experiment a lot when typing your text messages, you will find that the word will either come up first in your list of predicted words to use or it will automatically be displayed on screen when you type for example, ex. I believe that this version of predictive text technology is the best available anywhere! (better than T9)

  • great site! but why dont you include the prices for the phones? then your site would be the best!

  • as many of you no there are to of these phones, the v525 and the v500, apart from the v500 being around �25-30 cheeper is tht the v525 has a vodofone logo on it. apart from that there is no difference. id rather bye a v500 then but a �10 sim card, saving of 15 pounds. yay!

  • Is this phone coming out on O2 and how much will it be if it is?

  • i cant believ you bought an s55 theyre sh*te. this fone must be better than that! only problem is motorola accesories are cack

  • i really wanna buy it cuz it looks good, but it sounds really big and heavy? is it really that big or heavy? compared to my phone (siemens s55) it is!

  • great phone thats going to go QUICK

  • hi... i wana bye this phone .. plz tell me how much it cost in pakistan and which 1 is better v500 or v525 thankx

  • Does it have a good quality camera on it and does the battery life last or not and is the v525 just as good. Ta Angel

  • can this phone be used for Nextel and direct connect?

  • Here u go guys i great wap site where u can download FREE mp3 ringtones,wallpaper and themes. u can also make a special request for items by emailing: [email protected] or [email protected] you can request your very own ringtones or wallpapers (requests usually uploaded within 24 hours)

  • this phone is amazing cant wait for it does any one no the relase date yet?

  • it's very nice and useful .probably if it comes to turkety I'll buy one...

  • I was going to buy a Samsung mobile approx �150/�170 with accessories THEN I saw the V500 now there's no going back. THANKS MOTOROLA!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • please can some1 post the release date of the mot V500. many thanks

  • Here in Spain, it costs from 96 to 136 Euro with voda.live... I think that's a good proce for a good phone. For example, in France around 69 Euro with Orange (did not confirmed this info)

  • Doe$ anyon know when it will come out in the uk? email me

  • In Switzerland it'll cost �200! that's about 330$

  • I have proved it during 2 days and i am really impressed. The best phone i have had in my hands. Wonderfull screen and camera. The menu is fast and easy to use. If you prove it you will say "I will get one"

  • This phone costs �180 on orange pay as you go and �220 on vodafone live pay as you go

  • i think this fone is f***in lovley. i was wonderin how much the price is. does any one know?

  • I love this phone, it is so cute and have all the features "I" need in a phone. Does anyone know how much is is going for and where I can get one. Unlocked ofcoarse

  • can i use sonyericsson hbh-30 bluettoth handsfree in motorola 525?

  • Fantastic product this is a good priced product with all the features you want, and to be a vodafone live product how goods that!

  • if u go to www.kays.net you can order the v300 and v500 now :-) thank me later also check this wicked link

  • The usual Motorola effort (eg get the work experience kid to do it in his lunch break). Browser is terrible and hard to use. Generally you would sacrifice just about any of the features on this phone just to get a better user experience!! Buy a brick, costs less and does about the same!!

  • Excellent phone really a v600 but less expensive, it only misses out on flashing light(v600 has this), and video recording and playback, this phone is called the v525 on vodafone live @ �220 pay&go/ orange pay&go @ �180 value for money or what!? - gonna replace my v200 ?! ( oh ant its out in 3weeks from post) motorola are gonna get back the title they deserve of brilliant phones

  • I would like to find out the price v500

  • I want this V500 phone (and the V600) to really succeed for Motorola. If they can get a few hit phones and improved interfaces out the door, they can be return to their rightful place as world-class contender. Some of their stuff is dreech. I hope that new product in the next 6 months changes that around.

  • its butt rough

  • i think it is really up to date.the features r excellent. i luv it...

  • To Alisa: Why you need melody composer?V500 has mp3, waw, pollyphonic ringtones!!!You can but any music what you wnat in that phone!!!You dont need melody composer. But otherwise, i think there is somekind melody composer.Maybe not polyphonic composer, but normal!If you know, what i mean:)

  • No melody composer?

  • the v500 is really a beauty. i am looking for a phone with camera and was thinking abt panasonic gd87 or sony ericsson t610 (read some bad reviews abt the se), but this might be the one. hope it will come out without simlock as well.

  • is it normal v500 has 5mb memory while it is written that V600 has only 3mb ? what is situational lighting that v600 includes?

  • wow... is this phone real?

  • can you please tell me where i can purcahse the motorola v500, i appreciate any info you can give me, thanks, mat

  • is this phone realy missing ir-port. its a shame the perfect gprs phone is triple band or higher colour display tft 65,000.and above wap 2.0 xhtml java gprs class 10 Build-in digital camera (640x480 pixels) whit zoom Bluetooth ir-port polyphonic 40 sound large memory internal or whit mmc fm.radio small dimension high max100x47x21max no more good battery stand-by and talk min 200h-5h talk nice shape design everything else whitout this is not perfect gprs phone 3g is more advanced phones

  • i have a great link with some pictures of the new motorola handsets from the recent mobile phone show. if u want the link just send me an email

  • One more thing. The only thing bringin down this phone is the IR port. If it had it This would have been the next phone for me cause its really easy to pick up girls with it lols ;) but seen as how it doesn't I think I'll go with the v600

  • This phone is off the SHIZZOW!!!!! I'm not one for motorola's but this and the v600 are absoultly fricken sick!!!!

  • small picture is not a real photograph

  • It is similar to the v600... One of the main differences is that the V600 supports video.

  • extremely very-very-very-very-very beautifuuuuul!!!!!!

  • No IR but have BT Hope price under US$350 & maybe sell before September 03

  • V500 has bluetooth!Good design and features!I like it very much.Anybody know the price?

  • good!!! i want buy it but i dont have enough money!!!! thanks

  • NO blutooth ???? :-O

  • Orange UK have a new contract with Motorola and the V600,V500,V300 will be ORANGE only phones and come out in September! contact me if you want more information

  • Having had a play with , this phone is the best clam phone to come from Motorolo. Looks and feels good.

  • looks chubby don't you think ?... just like the old E T20

  • nice phone but wonder which one is better v600 or this??

  • is beautiful.