Samsung Fascinate
#6396
Samsung Mesmerize i500
#6410Category Breakdown
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Mesmerize i500
Performance
36.736.7
Camera
15.415.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
17.317.3
Connectivity
26.525.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.923.8
Summary
- The Samsung Fascinate and Samsung Mesmerize i500 both feature a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with the Hummingbird chipset, a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, and 2GB of storage, although the Mesmerize has a slight edge with 512MB more RAM.
- Their camera specifications are identical, featuring a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, while both lack optical image stabilization and front-facing cameras.
- The battery capacity is the same at 1500 mAh, and neither device supports wireless charging.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Fascinate measuring 125 x 64 x 10.5 mm and weighing 116g, while the Mesmerize is slightly smaller and heavier at 124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm and 117.9g.
- Both run on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, providing a similar software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Mesmerize i500
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
For US CellularAlso known as Samsung Showcase i500 for Cellular South
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
2GB
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125 x 64 x 10.5 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.41 in)
124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
116 g
117.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Grey, White
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
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
GPS, A-GPS, VZ Navigator
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass