Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Philco Hit P8 (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Philco Hit P8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/16/2022 5:05 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:14 AM

Compare Philco Hit P8 X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Philco Hit P8 (64GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.08"
IPS

720x1560

13
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Philco Hit P8 (64GB)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	vs	26 Advantages Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls	vs	Mono sound (not stereo)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	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	+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC15 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)66% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1560 pixels193% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+283 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+6.08"64% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP85% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 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) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 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) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh67% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5W	vs	+10W100% 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.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+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)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Hit P8 (64GB)
Other model names	Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16	Philco Hit P8 (98253010, 98253011)
Country or region available	(Global, International), Singapore	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Philco
Release date	7/8/2010	1/1/2022
Depth	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)	76.5 x 165 millimeters (3.01 x 6.5 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	6.08" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	283 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 11
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)	64bit: Unisoc SC9863A (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	PowerVR GE8322 MP2 (550MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 83944 (v8) Geekbench: 665 (v5.4)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 28)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (3, 7, 28)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP macro
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
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	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) PHB-PCS05
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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
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: Dark Blue, Rose Gold • Silicone case included • Screen protector included
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Philco Hit P8 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.62W/kg (head)	1.41W/kg (head), 1.95W/kg (body)