Samsung Mesmerize i500
Key specs
Critic consensus
“The Mesmerize outpaces both Verizon's Fascinate and U.S. Cellular's HTC Desire, though your choice between the three will be a matter of taste. U.S. Cellular's friendly service plans and less carrier interference in the software make the Mesmerize more appealing than the Fascinate. However, your decision between the Mesmerize and Desire will depend on whether you like Samsung's TouchWiz or HTC's Sense UI. But you can't deny that the Mesmerize has a better camera, a faster processor, and a larger screen than the Desire, which make this excellent Android phone our Editors' Choice for U.S. Cellular.”
“Largely similar to the Samsung Fascinate in design, the Mesmerize brings brilliance in the form of a 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen, as well as a sleek design, excellent camera, and fast performance. It gives the carrier's other top smartphone, the HTC Desire, a run for its money, but ultimately the choice may come down to your personal preference on design and user interface.”
“US Cellular is certainly carving out a name for themselves in the Android world, and the release of the Samsung Mesmerize brings one of the best Android handsets currently on the market to their network. It's a Galaxy S phone, and like its cousins on the big four networks, it's a powerhouse with an incredible Super AMOLED screen.”
“The Samsung Mesmerize is a strong contender in a mobile market currently flooded with Android phones. With a stunning touchscreen, a fast and responsive user interface, and great overall call quality, the Mesmerize is poised to be the new pack leader of the Galaxy S series. U.S. Cellular stores and support are limited to certain areas, but I would greatly recommend picking up this phone if you are within the carrier's network of coverage.”
What people say
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Pro: EVERTHING Con: NONE Using experience: 4 days THIS IS MY FIRST SMART PHONE. BUT IVE PLAYED AROUND WITH ALOT OF OTHER SMARTPHONES WITH IN THE LAST SIX MONTHS AND THIS IS THE BEST PHONE OUT TODAY. WOW WHAT A GREAT PHONE THATS ALL I CAN SAY
In Depth
The Samsung Mesmerize i500 is aptly named, as it’s large 4-inch super AMOLED screen captures your attention immediately. Made with the now famous Gorilla glass, this display generates 480 x 800 pixel resolution, meaning brilliant colors and tight edges. Couple that with a 1Ghz ARM Cortex-A8 processor and you have the makings of an exciting, capable phone.
The Mesmerize uses Samsung’s TouchWiz 3.0 UI which does an excellent job of creating an intuitive environment that is virtually pick-up-and-play.
As for features, the Mesmerize boasts a 5MP camera with LED flash, video record (720p @ 30 fps), secondary camera for video calling, push email, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP and WiFi. The Mesmerize offers a full HTML browser, FM radio and native support for YouTube, Google Talk and much more.
Available in black or gray, the Samsung Mesmerize i500 offers a talk time up to 7 hours and a standby time up to 312 hours.
What people actually want to know
When was the Samsung Mesmerize i500 released?
The Samsung Mesmerize i500 was released on September 8, 2010.
How long does the battery last on the Samsung Mesmerize i500?
The Samsung Mesmerize i500 has a 1,500 mAh battery.
Does the Samsung Mesmerize i500 have a headphone jack?
Yes, the Samsung Mesmerize i500 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Where can I get support for the Samsung Mesmerize i500?
Visit Samsung's official support page for warranty info, repairs, and troubleshooting.
Where can I download the Samsung Mesmerize i500 manual?
You can view and download the Samsung Mesmerize i500 manual on our dedicated manual page.
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