Blu Vivo XL5 vs Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Vivo XL5 vs Samsung Mesmerize phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:47 PM, updated: 5/13/2021 10:26 AM

Compare Samsung Mesmerize X Blu Vivo XL5 23Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

720x1520

13
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500) Compare Blu Vivo XL5 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Blu Vivo XL5

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23 Advantages Blu Vivo XL5	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+64GB (52GB available)34 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (1.49GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)3% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1520 pixels185% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+267 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.3"58% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP193% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 13MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps47 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
181 grams (6.34 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)53% Lighter
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
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Model	Vivo XL5	Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Other model names	BLU Vivo XL5 V0470UU	US Cellular Samsung Mesmerize SCH-i500U, Samsung Fascinate
Country or region available	(Global, International), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Blu	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2019	10/28/2010
Depth	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 161.4 millimeters (3.07 x 6.35 in)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight	181 grams (6.34 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~78.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels (19:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	2GB (1.49GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	5.5 hours
Standby	650 hours (27.1 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Screen protector included • Silicone Case included	• Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • Touch focus • DLNA • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Blu Vivo XL5	Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered