Samsung Mesmerize i500 vs Samsung Z2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Mesmerize i500
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Samsung Z2
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
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Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
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Better display
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Lighter body
Samsung Mesmerize i500
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | — |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 233 | 233 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 56.9 | 59.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | Mali-400MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Hummingbird | Spreadtrum SC9830 |
| OS Name | Android | Tizen |
| OS Version | 2.1 | 2.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 2GB 0.5GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1500 | 1500 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 30 h |
| stand by | Up to 312 h | — |
| talk time | Up to 7 h | Up to 8 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 124.5 | 121.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.9 | 10.8 |
| Weight (g) | 117.9 | 127 |
| Width (mm) | 64.3 | 63 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2010, October. Released 2010, October | 2016, August. Released 2016, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | CDMA 800, 1900 | GSM 900, 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40 |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | CDMA, EVDO | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 4 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Mesmerize i500 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| browser | HTML, Adobe Flash Lite | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Mesmerize i500 and Samsung Z2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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