Celkon AR50
#7944
Samsung Mesmerize i500
#6410Category Breakdown
Celkon AR50
Samsung Mesmerize i500
Performance
27.936.7
Camera
39.615.4
Display
17.778.3
Battery
18.915.2
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
26.625.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
16.923.8
Summary
- The Celkon AR50 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, offering a higher pixel density compared to the Samsung Mesmerize i500's 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the AR50 is equipped with a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU and 4GB of RAM, while the Mesmerize has a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 2GB of RAM, indicating better multitasking capabilities for the AR50.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Mesmerize supports autofocus and can record video at 720p.
- The AR50 has a 2000 mAh battery, which is larger than the 1500 mAh battery of the Mesmerize, potentially offering longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the AR50 runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Mesmerize operates on an older Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo), reflecting a more modern software experience for the AR50.
- In terms of build quality, the AR50 is slightly heavier at 140g compared to the Mesmerize's 117.9g, with both lacking notable premium materials or water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon AR50
Samsung Mesmerize i500
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2013
2010
Description
N/A
For US CellularAlso known as Samsung Showcase i500 for Cellular South
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
540
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Hummingbird
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
144.3 x 73.4 x 9.8 mm (5.68 x 2.89 x 0.39 in)
124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
140 g
117.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
No
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass