Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A05 vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/21/2023 5:51 PM, updated: 11/21/2023 5:51 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) X Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
PLS

720x1600

50
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) Compare Samsung Galaxy A05 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)

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!

25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+4GB LPDDR4X4 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR2
+128GB (103GB available)16 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (6GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)43% Thinner	vs	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+TFT PLSAdvantage TFT PLS display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1600 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+262 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.7"67% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 2MP9 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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)
+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+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
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh150% 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)
+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]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+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
195 grams (6.83 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)34% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

13 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+6 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
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
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Model	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Other model names	Galaxy A05 4G SM-A055F/Dual-SIM	Galaxy Beam 2 i8530
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/15/2023, Announced: 9/25/2023	7/19/2012
Depth	8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches)	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.2 x 168.8 millimeters (3.08 x 6.65 in)	64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)
Weight	195 grams (6.83 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Display type	TFT PLS	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1600 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	262 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
System version	Android 13	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	One UI Core 5.1 / 6.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2GHz ARM-Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM-Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G52 MC2 (1GHz)	ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 185161 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	128GB (103GB available) eMMC 5.1	8GB (6GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	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	300/150 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 850/900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat7 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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 on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	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
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB585157LU
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	9.6 hours
Standby	feature not registered	760 hours (31.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	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, Silver, Light Green	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI • WiFi hotspot • Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A05 (SM-A055F/DS 128GB/4GB)	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.7W/kg (head), 0.95W/kg (body)	0.36W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.41W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)	0.28W/kg (head)