Nokia 701 (DTV) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 701 vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/18/2012 5:53 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:14 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X Nokia 701 (DTV) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

10Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare Nokia 701 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? Nokia 701 (DTV)

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13 Advantages Nokia 701 (DTV)	vs	10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core39% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	720MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)35% Thinner	vs	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% 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
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
8GB	vs	+16GB (13GB available)63% More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x640 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
210 PPI	vs	+252 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+3.7"6% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
(front) QCIF (176x144)	vs	+(front) VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
1300 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh38% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

(front) 0.3MP

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
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Model	701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model names	Nokia 701 DTV RM-774, Nokia Helen	Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region available	Brazil	(Global, International), Singapore
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2012	7/8/2010
Depth	11 millimeters (0.43 inches)	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	56.8 x 117.2 millimeters (2.24 x 4.61 in)	59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	210 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System version	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz UI
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2763 250MHz 128Mb	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory	512MB	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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	QCIF (176x144)	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
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Digital TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + 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	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	7.4 hours
Standby	551 hours (23 days)	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Steel dark, Silver light, Amethyst violet, White • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Flash 4.0 • Nokia Maps 3.6 • Earphone with digital TV receiver ISDB-T Java framework	• Colors: Black • Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector DNSe 2.0 • Samsung Kies Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 701 (DTV)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.21W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.08W/kg (head)	0.62W/kg (head)