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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs HTC Velocity 4G

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs HTC Velocity 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Velocity 4G X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 06Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Velocity 4G

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)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Velocity 4G} 16 Advantages HTC Velocity 4G
+16GB20%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13.29GB available)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
+252 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+1800 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1620 mAh
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
720MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core163%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR2167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)27%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
3.7"vs+4.5"22%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MPvs+(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
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+13 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Velocity 4G
Other model namesSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16Telstra HTC Velocity 4G, HTC Holiday
Country or region availableSingapore
Singapore
Australia
Australia
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date7/8/20101/1/2012
Depth14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
RAM memory384MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (13.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps100/50 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
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 focusNot supportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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 (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh1620 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.4 hours5.2 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)248 hours (10.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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
• HTC Sense 3.5 UI
• Built-in digital compass, e-Compass
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)HTC Velocity 4G
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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