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Alcatel Fierce vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)

Side by side comparison between Alcatel Fierce vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) Compare Alcatel Fierce X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Alcatel Fierce

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Fierce} 13 Advantages Alcatel Fierce vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs768MB LPDDR2
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)39%
Thinner
vs12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+245 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+4.5"13%
Larger screen
vs4"
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
4GB (2.39GB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)151%
More internal storage for applications and files
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+2000 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

23 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
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ModelAlcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Other model namesT-Mobile Alcatel One Touch Fierce 7024W, OT-7024WGalaxy Beam 2 i8530
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilChinaPhilippinesHong Kong
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong
BrandAlcatelSamsung
Release date10/5/20137/19/2012
Depth9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 130.3 millimeters (2.64 x 5.13 in)64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6589M32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SXG544ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2.39GB available)8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
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

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB585157LU
Battery capacity1800 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours9.6 hours
Standby450 hours (18.8 days)760 hours (31.7 days)

➕ Other features

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Slate, Silver
• HAC M3/T3
• Touch focus
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Alcatel FierceGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.36W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.28W/kg (head)
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