Samsung Focus
#6403
Samsung Mesmerize i500
#6410Category Breakdown
Samsung Focus
Samsung Mesmerize i500
Performance
38.436.7
Camera
14.015.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
17.117.3
Connectivity
25.425.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.823.8
Summary
- The Samsung Focus and Samsung Mesmerize i500 both feature a 4.0" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Focus is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 512MB of RAM, while the Mesmerize utilizes a Hummingbird chipset with 2GB of RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Mesmerize supports video recording at 30fps compared to the Focus's 25fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The Focus runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, whereas the Mesmerize operates on Android 2.1, upgradable to 2.2, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Focus being slightly heavier at 119.4g versus the Mesmerize's 117.9g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Focus
Samsung Mesmerize i500
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For AT&TPreviously rumored as Samsung i917 Cetus
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
N/A
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
8GB 512MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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@25fps
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-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124.7 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.91 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
119.4 g
117.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.55 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
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/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 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
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass