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Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 3G vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
21Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare Nokia 3310 3G X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

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!

3310 3G (TA-1006)} 3 Advantages Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006) vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)} 21 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+88 grams (3.08 ounces)77%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)12%
Thinner
vs14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
460MHz 32bit Single-corevs+720MHz 32bit Single-core42%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
128MB (64MB available)vs+16GB255 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+252 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+3.7"54%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1000 apps (Nokia Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1800 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
 
Model3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model namesHMD Nokia 3310 2017 Dual-sim TA-1006, TA-1006Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Singapore
Singapore
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date9/30/20177/8/2010
Depth13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight88 grams (3.08 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI252 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System versionNokia Series OS 30+Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC7701B (40nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 460MHz ARM926EJ-S (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memoryfeature not registered384MB LPDDR
Internal storage128MB (64MB available)16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (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

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4UL
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours7.4 hours
Standby576 hours (24 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Warm Red, Azure, Yellow, Charcoa
• Gameloft Snake Xenzia
• WH-108 headset
• Flashlight
• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3 UI
• 3D stereo sound
• DNSe 2.0
• Samsung Kies
• Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3310 3G (TA-1006)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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