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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Motorola Moto Z2 Force phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto Z2 Force X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 05Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
36Points Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X
5.5"
POLED

1440x2560

12
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2730
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)

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)} 5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)} 36 Advantages Motorola Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsP-OLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+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+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+4GB LPDDR410 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+64GB (45GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files
eMMCvs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC63 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
156 grams (5.46 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)9%
Lighter
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)144%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
252 PPIvs+534 PPI112%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"vs+5.5"49%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on both camerasAdvantage
The Dual-LED on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital 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) 5MP15 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 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie 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) 450 Mbps62 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+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAhvs+2730 mAh52%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5Wvs+15W2 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+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+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + 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+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

13 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
Other model namesSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16Sprint Lenovo Moto Z2 Force edition XT1789-03
Country or region available(Global, International)Singapore
(Global, International), Singapore
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date7/8/20108/1/2017, Announced: 7/1/2017
Depth14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)6.1 millimeters (0.24 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)76 x 155.8 millimeters (2.99 x 6.13 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDP-OLED
Screen size3.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels1440x2560 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassShatterShield
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 9.0 Pie
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
64GB (45GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps450/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
12MP mono f/2.01/2.9"1.25µmPDAF
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital 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 registered4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@240fps
Sony IMX386 sensor

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedDual-LED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
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)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh2730 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging15W Wired fast charging
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)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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, White/Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Moto Z2 Force (XT1789-03)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head), 1.1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.62W/kg (head)0.41W/kg (head), 1.45W/kg (body)
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