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Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858) vs Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 vs Samsung Galaxy S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S X Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858) 12Points
4.66"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)

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 Beam 2 (SM-G3858)} 12 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858) vs Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core60%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+4.66"17%
Larger screen
vs4"
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh73%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
8GB (5GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)160%
More internal storage for applications and files
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+119 grams (4.17 ounces)39%
Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)17%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
200 PPIvs+233 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
HD (1280x720)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
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ModelGalaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Galaxy Beam2 G3858Samsung Galaxy S1 i9000
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/1/20146/2/2010
Depth11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)70 x 134.5 millimeters (2.76 x 5.3 in)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.66" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)200 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Chipset32bit32bit: Samsung-Intrinsity
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Hummingbird (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
RAM memory1GB512MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.6 hours
Standbyfeature not registered576 hours (24 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), 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: Gray silver
• Built-in nHD projector
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2)
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)Galaxy S (GT-i9000 16GB)
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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