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Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 8.3 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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6.81"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

24mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare Nokia 8.3 5G X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)

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!

8.3 5G (128GB)} 30 Advantages Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB) vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X20 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+128GB (109GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)66%
Thinner
vs14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+386 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+6.81"84%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 2MP + 2MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 24MP76 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2400 Mbps332 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh150%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
220 grams (7.7 ounces)vs+156 grams (5.46 ounces)41%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

11 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+4 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
 
Model8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model namesNokia 8.3 Pureview (128GB + 8GB RAM)Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Singapore
Singapore
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date6/1/20207/8/2010
Depth8.99 millimeters (0.35 inches)14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)78.56 x 171.9 millimeters (3.09 x 6.77 in)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight220 grams (7.7 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.81" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)386 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresHDR8feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System versionAndroid 10Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core)
1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X384MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (109GB available)16GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2400/1200 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands )Not supported
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (?)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
64 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.213mmAF
2MP macro
2MP depth
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution10120x6328 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)24 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution5632x4224 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7.4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 8.3 5G (128GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
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: Polar Night
• Android One
• Zeiss optics on cameras
• 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 8.3 5G (128GB)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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