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 the Critics Are Saying...
- Armando Rodriguez , PCWorldWith 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.
- Bonnie Cha, CnetLargely 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 t...
- Sascha Segan, PC MagazineThe 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 dec...
- Jerry Hildenbrand, Android CentralUS 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...
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Samsung backs up the Mesmerize i500 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Mesmerize i500 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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