Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042
Samsung Mesmerize i500
#6410Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung Mesmerize i500
Performance
45.936.7
Camera
13.815.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.717.3
Connectivity
35.525.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.423.8
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S and Samsung Mesmerize i500 both feature a 4.0" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S has 512MB of RAM and a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, while the Mesmerize i500 offers 2GB of RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Mesmerize can record video at 720p, compared to the Nexus S's 480p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500mAh, with no wireless charging support.
- The Nexus S runs Android 2.3 and is upgradable to 4.1.2, while the Mesmerize starts with Android 2.1 and can be upgraded to 2.2, indicating a more limited software experience.
- Build quality is slightly different, with the Mesmerize being lighter and slightly thinner than the Nexus S.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung Mesmerize i500
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Previously known as Samsung i9020
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
Oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
2GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
w480p@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-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
129 g
117.9 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 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, DLNA, hotspot
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
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass