Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 11:19 PM, updated: 6/13/2022 6:34 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
720MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)5 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR47 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB	vs	+32GB (21GB available)31% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)82% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+267 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+5.5"49% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 5MP123% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 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 10Advantage Android 10 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	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-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
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.
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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+10 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)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Other model names	Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16	Galaxy J7 Duo (32GB + 3GB RAM) Dual-Sim, Samsung J720
Country or region available	Singapore	(Europe), (Global, International), Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/8/2010	4/1/2018
Depth	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)	77.2 x 153.5 millimeters (3.04 x 6.04 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	174 grams (6.09 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	267 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7885 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530	ARM Mali-G71 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 98104 (v7)
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
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) micro-SIM (3FF)
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 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 5MP depth f/1.9
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash on both cameras
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (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
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.9 (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)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer ANT+ Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7.4 hours	20 hours
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
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 • Samsung TouchWiz 3 UI • 3D stereo sound • DNSe 2.0 • Samsung Kies • Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Rose Gold, White • Samsung Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Galaxy J7 Duo (SM-J720F/DS 32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.543W/kg (head), 1.397W/kg (body)