Overall Score
23.8Category Breakdown
Overall(#6410)23.8
Performance(#7322)36.7
Camera(#8603)15.4
Display(#2183)78.3
Battery(#7383)15.2
Build(#2722)17.3
Connectivity(#7707)25.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
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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
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, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight117.9 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack and Grey
Foldable✗
SAR0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass