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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Otium U5

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Otium U5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Otium U5 X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 07Points
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2050
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Otium U5

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 U5} 18 Advantages Otium U5
+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)6%
Lighter
vs166 grams (5.81 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+252 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs200 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+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+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core178%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR2167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMCvs+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)vs+8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)78%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
3.7"vs+5.5"49%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 2.1 Eclairvs+Android 4.2.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
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
1800 mAhvs+2050 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

23 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
+16 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)Otium U5
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
Other model namesSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16Otium U5 6016D, 6016E
Country or region available(Global, International)Singapore
(Global, International), Singapore
China
China
BrandSamsungOtium
Release date7/8/20105/1/2014
Depth14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)77.7 x 156.97 millimeters (3.06 x 6.18 in)
Weight156 grams (5.46 ounces)166 grams (5.81 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53% (screen-to-body ratio)~68.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI200 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassDragontrail Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz UIfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6582M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX530 MP1ARM Mali-400 MP2 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
RAM memory384MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 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 only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
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)Otium U5
LoudspeakerStereo soundSupported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB615268VU
Battery capacity1800 mAh2050 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.4 hours2 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)80 hours (3.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
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
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
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)Otium U5
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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