Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5
The Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 is a budget-focused device, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Android 2.1 (Eclair)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size2.8" · 108 x 56 x 12.3 mm (4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
Storage170MB
Main Camera2 MP
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✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 102g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗2 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 143 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysPhotographyMedia consumption
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, June. Released 2010, August
Also Known As
Also known as Samsung i5500 Corby Smartphone, Samsung Galaxy Europa, Samsung Galaxy 550
⚙️ Performance
OS
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
💻 Display
Sharpness
143 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
2 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
102g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
108 x 56 x 12.3 mm (4.25 x 2.20 x 0.48 in)
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 ships with Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo).
The Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2).
The Samsung I5500 Galaxy 5 has 2.1, A2DP.
