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Samsung Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A22 vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X Samsung Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB) 28Points
6.4"
AMOLED

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare Samsung Galaxy A22 X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/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!

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB) vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)5 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X10 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+128GB (103GB available)5 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
+8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)77%
Thinner
vs14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+720x1600 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+274 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+6.4"73%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP7 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical 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) 13MP41 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+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
+5000 mAh178%
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)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+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
+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
186 grams (6.51 ounces)vs+156 grams (5.46 ounces)19%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
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 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

15 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
 
ModelGalaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model namesGalaxy A22 4G SM-A225F/Dual-SIM (128GB+4GB RAM)Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Singapore
Singapore
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date7/1/2021, Announced: 6/3/20217/8/2010
Depth8.4 millimeters (0.33 inches)14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)73.6 x 159.3 millimeters (2.9 x 6.27 in)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight186 grams (6.51 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.4" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1600 pixels (20:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)274 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate90Hzfeature not registered
Display features600nits[typ]
HDR8
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System versionAndroid 11Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 13feature not registered
User InterfaceOne UI Core 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769V/CU) (12nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G52 MC2 (950MHz)PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 223188 (v9)
Geekbench: 1719 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 12fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4X384MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)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 / Upload300/150 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2123°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
8 megapixels
Main camera resolution8000x6000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (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 stabilizationOIS: Optical 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

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)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

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 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, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, watts15W 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

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)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: Black, White, Mint, Violet• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3 UI
• 3D stereo sound
• DNSe 2.0
• Samsung Kies
• Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A22 (SM-A225F/DS 128GB/4GB)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.516W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)feature not registered
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