NEC Terrain vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

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

11/3/2013 2:07 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:14 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X NEC Terrain 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.1"
TFT

480x640

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare NEC Terrain X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NEC Terrain

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

14 Advantages NEC Terrain	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core163% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	720MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+1GB167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)3% Thinner	vs	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+258 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	252 PPI
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1900 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1800 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
8GB	vs	+16GB (13GB available)63% More internal storage for applications and files
172 grams (6.02 ounces)	vs	+156 grams (5.46 ounces)10% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
3.1"	vs	+3.7"19% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
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Model	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model names	AT&T NEC Terrain NE-201A1A (Casio)	Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), Singapore
Brand	NEC	Samsung
Release date	6/21/2013	7/8/2010
Depth	14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.5 x 127.5 millimeters (2.54 x 5.02 in)	59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.1" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~36.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x640 pixels (4:3)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	258 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System version	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Plus MSM8960	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 225	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory	1GB	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (1, 4, 17)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	7.4 hours
Standby	348 hours (14.5 days)	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
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	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Push-to-Talk • Dual frontal speakers • HAC M3/T3 • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector DNSe 2.0 • Samsung Kies Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	NEC Terrain	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.62W/kg (head)