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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 03Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X
5.1"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)

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Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+3GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GBvs+64GB (55GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)18%
Lighter
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)113%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+576 PPI129%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+5.1"38%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+2600 mAh44%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

14 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+7 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

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Other model namesSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16Galaxy S6 Edge G925F, Samsung Zero
Country or region availableSingapore
Singapore
(Global, International)(Europe)Malaysia
(Global, International), (Europe), Malaysia
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date7/8/20104/10/2015
Depth14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)7 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)70.1 x 142.1 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.7" inches5.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53% (screen-to-body ratio)~72% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1440x2560 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI576 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530ARM Mali-T760 MP8
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB64GB (55GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5312x2988 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)2K UHD (2560x1440)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.34µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2600 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
Talk time autonomy7.4 hours18 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3 UI
• 3D stereo sound
• DNSe 2.0
• Samsung Kies
• Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Green, White, Gold
• Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
• Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
• S-Voice natural language
• OneDrive 115GB
• ANT+

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F 64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.58W/kg (head), 1.34W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.334W/kg (head), 0.594W/kg (body)
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