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Samsung Mesmerize i500#4441

Released: 2010

Samsung Mesmerize i500

Overall Score

56.5

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4441)56.5
Performance(#5968)57.3
Camera(#7587)42.0
Display(#2249)76.3
Battery(#10925)43.5
Build(#9072)70.8

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Mesmerize i500 features a sleek design with dimensions of 124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm and a weight of 117.9g, available in black and grey.
  • Its 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 233 ppi.
  • Powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 2GB of RAM, the performance is adequate for basic tasks, though it may struggle with more demanding applications.
  • The 5 MP rear camera includes autofocus but lacks optical image stabilization, capable of recording video at 720p.
  • The battery capacity is 1500 mAh, which may require frequent charging due to limited endurance.
  • Running on Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2), the software experience is dated, lacking many modern features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The absence of a front-facing camera limits selfie capabilities.
  • Notably, it lacks wireless charging and water resistance.
  • Overall, the Mesmerize i500 is a basic smartphone with essential features suitable for casual users.

Specifications

General

Release Date2010
Announced2010
DescriptionFor US CellularAlso known as Samsung Showcase i500 for Cellular South

Display

Size4"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass

Performance

ChipsetHummingbird
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Memory2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included

Camera

Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Design

Dimensions124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight117.9 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack and Grey
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkCDMA / EVDO
Network SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS VersionAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)

Security

Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes