Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)

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

3/20/2017 5:40 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Sony Xperia ion X Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.66"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)

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!

7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	vs	20 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+4.66"1% Larger screen	vs	4.6"
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+2600 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1900 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)13% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5GB available)	vs	+16GB (11.49GB available)130% More internal storage for applications and files
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)15% Lighter
11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)9% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
200 PPI	vs	+319 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12MP144% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

1GB / 1GB LPDDR2

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy Beam2 G3858	AT&T Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE LT28at, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	China	USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	4/1/2014	6/4/2012
Depth	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 134.5 millimeters (2.76 x 5.3 in)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.66" inches	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	200 PPI	319 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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 Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
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	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: Gray silver • Built-in nHD projector	• Colors: Black, White PlayNow • SE Timescape Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858)	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.87W/kg (head)

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Samsung Galaxy Beam 2 (SM-G3858) vs Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)

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

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate