Samsung Galaxy A
#4438
Samsung Mesmerize i500
#4441Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A
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 Galaxy A features a 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Mesmerize i500 has a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Mesmerize i500 is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 2GB of RAM, compared to the Galaxy A's 720 MHz Cortex-A8 and 1GB of RAM, offering better processing capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera with 720p video recording, but the Mesmerize i500 can record at 30fps.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, and both lack fast charging and wireless charging.
- The Galaxy A runs Android 2.1, while the Mesmerize i500 can be upgraded to Android 2.2, providing a slightly improved software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Mesmerize i500 is lighter and slimmer than the Galaxy A, making it more comfortable to handle.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A
Samsung Mesmerize i500
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For South Korea
For US CellularAlso known as Samsung Showcase i500 for Cellular South
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 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
TI OMAP 3430
Hummingbird
CPU
720 MHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
1GB 384MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 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
VGA videocall camera
VGA
Video Recording
720p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
119.5 x 59.8 x 12.5 mm (4.70 x 2.35 x 0.49 in)
124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
128 g
117.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deep Black, Cream White
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
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