Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Asus Zenfone 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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3.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
384MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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5.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
50
MP
MP
12mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB)
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14 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Change model | ||
Model | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) |
Other model names | Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16 | Zenfone 9z AI2202-1A028BR, AI2202-1A006EU, 90AI00C3-M000X0 |
Country or region available | Singapore | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Asus |
Release date | 7/8/2010 | 9/15/2022, Announced: 7/28/2022 |
Depth | 14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches) | 9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in) | 68.1 x 146.5 millimeters (2.68 x 5.77 in) |
Weight | 156 grams (5.46 ounces) | 169 grams (5.92 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 3.7" inches | 5.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~53% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 252 PPI | 446 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | 1100nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 2.1 Eclair | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | ZenUI 9 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.19GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.75GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX530 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 1083028 (v9) Geekbench: 4338 (v5.1) GFXBench: 89fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 384MB LPDDR | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 16GB | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 7.2/5.76 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 | UMTS 900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) C version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | A version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 77, 78) B version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78) C version: SA/NSA (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 VoLTE A version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) B version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) C version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | (dual camera) 50 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.214.4mm113°1/2.93"1.4µmAF |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.9 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.56" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Not supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/240fps 720p@480fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.5 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.93" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1800 mAh | 4300 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 30W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4 USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 7.4 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 530 hours (22.1 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
Call control | 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, Flash player | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3 UI • 3D stereo sound • DNSe 2.0 • Samsung Kies • Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector • Java framework | • Colors: Black, Blue, Red, Silver |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) | Asus Zenfone 9 (128GB/8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |