Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) vs Motorola Bravo (MB520)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos vs Motorola Bravo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/15/2013 11:39 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 10:28 AM

Compare Motorola Bravo X Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Motorola Bravo (MB520) Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x854

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Bravo (MB520)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	vs	12 Advantages Motorola Bravo (MB520)
+12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)6% Thinner	vs	13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2 Froyo
+1650 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 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)
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
256MB	vs	+512MB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (158MB available)	vs	+2GB (1.32GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
125 grams (4.38 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)2% Lighter
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+265 PPI61% 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	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+CIF (352x288)32% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices

800MHz 32bit Single-core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 3.1MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
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Model	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Bravo (MB520)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA	AT&T Motorola Bravo MB520, Motorola Kobe
Country or region available	(Global, International), China, India	USA
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	2/1/2012	11/14/2010
Depth	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)	13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)	63 x 109.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.31 in)
Weight	125 grams (4.38 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
System version	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.2 Froyo
User Interface	feature not registered	MOTOBLUR UI
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3610 (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
RAM memory	256MB	512MB
Internal storage	512MB (158MB available)	2GB (1.32GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	7.2/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Dual-Band 900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	CIF (352x288) 30 fps
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
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
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	6.9 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Not 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: Black • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included CrystalTalk Plus Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)	Motorola Bravo (MB520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.59W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered