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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)

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

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Compare Asus Zenfone AR X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 04Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
34Points Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

23
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)

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 (GT-i8520)} 4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)} 34 Advantages Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
vsMono sound (not stereo)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)vs+2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+6GB LPDDR415 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+128GB (110GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)67%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+515 PPI104%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+5.7"54%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(back) 23MP188%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+3300 mAh83%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+18W3 times
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Other model namesSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16Asus Zenfone AR ZS571KL (128GB+6GB RAM) A002A, A002
Country or region available(Global, International)Singapore
(Global, International), Singapore
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungAsus
Release date7/8/20105/1/2017, Announced: 1/9/2017
Depth14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)77.4 x 158.7 millimeters (3.05 x 6.25 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.7" inches5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI515 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIZenUI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 530 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps600/75 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/1900/2100Global version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
America version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 20, 29)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels23 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5536x4152 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredMotion tracking sensors

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Hi-Res audio
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector
DNSe 2.0
• Samsung Kies
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Tango and Daydream by Google

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Asus Zenfone AR (ZS571KL 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.62W/kg (head)feature not registered
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