Dell Streak
#8887
Samsung Mesmerize i500
#6410Category Breakdown
Dell Streak
Samsung Mesmerize i500
Performance
42.436.7
Camera
13.815.4
Display
16.978.3
Battery
15.915.2
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
26.825.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
13.923.8
Summary
- The Dell Streak features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Mesmerize i500 has a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Streak is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB RAM, whereas the Mesmerize utilizes a Hummingbird chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 2GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Mesmerize supports 720p video recording at 30fps, compared to the Streak's 480p at 20fps.
- The Streak has a 1530mAh battery, slightly larger than the Mesmerize's 1500mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Streak runs Android 1.6, upgradable to 2.2, while the Mesmerize starts with Android 2.1, also upgradable to 2.2, providing a more modern software experience out of the box.
- Build quality favors the Mesmerize with a lighter weight of 117.9g compared to the Streak's 220g, contributing to better portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Dell Streak
Samsung Mesmerize i500
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For O2 UK and AT&TAlso known as Dell Mini 5Tablet with support for GSM voice communication, SMS, and MMS
For US CellularAlso known as Samsung Showcase i500 for Cellular South
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~187 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.8, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@20fps; 720p (via SW update)
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1530 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152.9 x 79.1 x 10 mm (6.02 x 3.11 x 0.39 in)
124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
220 g
117.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red, white
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (charges may apply)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android OS 1.6 (Donut), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass