Samsung Fascinate
#4442
Samsung Mesmerize i500
#4441Category Breakdown
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Mesmerize i500
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.556.5
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Grey, White
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes