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Samsung Mesmerize i500 Specifications
For US Cellular Also known as Samsung Showcase i500 for Cellular South
Samsung
Released 2010, Oct 15
Hummingbird
- 117.9g, 9.9mm thickness
- Android 2.1, up to 2.2
- 2GB 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 2.6 | — |
| Display | 6 | — |
| Performance | 3.1 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 4.4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
4.0"
480x800 pixels
5MP
720p
512MB RAM
Hummingbird
1500mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | CDMA / EVDO |
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| 2G bands | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2010, October. Released 2010, October |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 124.5 x 64.3 x 9.9 mm (4.90 x 2.53 x 0.39 in) |
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| Weight | 117.9 g (4.13 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | Super AMOLED |
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| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~56.9% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| ??? | TouchWiz 3.0 UI |
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Platform
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OS | Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo) |
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| Chipset | Hummingbird | |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 | |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included |
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| Internal | 2GB 512MB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 5 MP, AF |
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| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | VGA |
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| Video |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2) |
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| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| Browser | HTML, Adobe Flash Lite | |
| ??? | MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player TV-out Organizer Photo/video editor Document editor Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input (Swype) |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 312 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black and Grey |
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| SAR | 0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 100 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung Mesmerize i500 worth buying in 2026?
Samsung Mesmerize i500 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.4/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung Mesmerize i500?
Samsung Mesmerize i500 has a 1,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Samsung Mesmerize i500 have?
Samsung Mesmerize i500 features a 4.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Samsung Mesmerize i500?
Genze rates Samsung Mesmerize i500 4.4/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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