Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Pantech Flex (P8010)

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

5/1/2013 11:01 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:14 AM

Compare Pantech Flex X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

16Points Pantech Flex (P8010) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Pantech Flex (P8010)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	vs	16 Advantages Pantech Flex (P8010)
+16GB (13GB available)63% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
720MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core163% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
156 grams (5.46 ounces)	vs	+132 grams (4.62 ounces)18% Lighter
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)87% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+256 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+4.3"16% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 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
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+1830 mAh2% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Super AMOLED / Super AMOLED Advanced

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+12 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
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Model	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Flex (P8010)
Other model names	Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16	AT&T Pantech Flex P8010, Pantech Oscar
Country or region available	(Global, International), Singapore	USA
Brand	Samsung	Pantech
Release date	7/8/2010	9/16/2012
Depth	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)	67 x 130 millimeters (2.64 x 5.12 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED Advanced
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	Not supported	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	Not supported	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	1830 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.4 hours	10 hours
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector DNSe 2.0 • Samsung Kies Java framework	• Colors: Gray • Pantech Easy Experience UI • Touch focus • HDR photo • Panorama photo • 3D surround sound • HAC (M3/T3) • DLNA • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Pantech Flex (P8010)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head)	feature not registered