Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 950 XL vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/3/2015 8:25 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 4:14 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) X Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116) 30Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

20.1
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) Compare Microsoft Lumia 950 XL X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)

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30 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+3GB LPDDR43 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR2
+32GB (27GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)55% Thinner	vs	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1440x2560 pixels9 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+515 PPI121% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+5.7"43% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 20.1MP3 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Triple LED flashAdvantage The Triple LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Iris scannerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3340 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)14% Lighter
1000000 apps (Windows Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3 times More apps available to download and use

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
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Model	Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL Dual-sim RM-1116, Microsoft Cityman	Galaxy Beam 2 i8530
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong
Brand	Microsoft	Samsung
Release date	11/20/2015	7/19/2012
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.4 x 151.9 millimeters (3.09 x 5.98 in)	64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
System version	Windows 10 Mobile	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (27GB available)	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Back camera (main camera)	20.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5376x3744 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Triple LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Iris scanner Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB585157LU
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	9.6 hours
Standby	288 hours (12 days)	760 hours (31.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • ClearBlack display • Carl Zeiss optics camera • Qi Wireless charging • Microsoft Continuum • 15GB OneDrive • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI • WiFi hotspot • Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 950 XL (RM-1116)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.36W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.28W/kg (head)