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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Motorola Edge 30 Ultra phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Edge 30 Ultra X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 07Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
41Points Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X
6.67"
POLED

1080x2400

200
MP

60mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4610
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (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)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)} 41 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)28%
Lighter
vs199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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+3.19GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)8 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+8GB LPDDR520 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+128GB (104GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)78%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
Not supportedvs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hzvs+144Hz140%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2400 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+395 PPI57%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+6.67"80%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(triple camera) 200MP + 50MP + 12MP32 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 60MP194 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 12Advantage
Android 12 is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 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+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+4610 mAh156%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+125W24 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.
Not supportedvs+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)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/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

11 Common items in both devices
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Hands-free calling
Video calling
+4 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)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
Other model namesSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16Lenovo Edge 30 Ultra XT2241-2, Motorola Edge X
Country or region available(Global, International)Singapore
(Global, International), Singapore
(Middle East)India
(Middle East), India
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date7/8/20109/8/2022
Depth14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)8.39 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)73.5 x 161.76 millimeters (2.89 x 6.37 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size3.7" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53% (screen-to-body ratio)~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz144Hz
Display featuresNot supported1250nits[peak]
HDR10+
DCI-P3

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 12
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIMy UX

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (SM8475) (4nm)
CPUSingle-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 controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1078623 (v9)
Geekbench: 4266 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 73fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA

📷 Camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(triple camera)
200 megapixels
50MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.76"0.64µm
12MP telephoto f/1.61.22µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.22" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.64µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@60fps
1080p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels60 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels10000x6000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.8" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.61µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh4610 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging125W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
10W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy7.4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (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: Interstellar Black, Starlight White
• Protective case included
• ThinkShield
• Ready For

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Motorola Edge 30 Ultra (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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