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Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500) vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

Side by side comparison between Samsung Mesmerize vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5800 XpressMusic X Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500) 19Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
08Points Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Compare Samsung Mesmerize X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Mesmerize (SCH-i500)} 19 Advantages Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500) vs 5800 XpressMusic} 8 Advantages Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
+1GHz 32bit Single-core130%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs369MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR3 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+2GB (1.49GB available)18 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (81MB available)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)57%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+233 PPI2%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+4"25%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1320 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
118 grams (4.13 ounces)vs+109 grams (3.82 ounces)8%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.1MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps16%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

13 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
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ModelMesmerize (SCH-i500)5800 XpressMusic
Other model namesUS Cellular Samsung Mesmerize SCH-i500U, Samsung FascinateNokia Tube, Nokia 5800d-1
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date10/28/201011/27/2008
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairSymbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit: Nokia Rapido YII3E
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
RAM memory512MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage2GB (1.49GB available)256MB (81MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1700/1900/2100GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1500 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours5 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Red, Blue
• 8GB microsSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
• Includes proprietary connector for TV
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Mesmerize (SCH-i500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.97W/kg (head)
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