Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) vs TP-Link Neffos C5 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/14/2016 4:02 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 8:14 AM

Compare TP-Link Neffos C5 Max X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

25Points TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3045
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	vs	25 Advantages TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
+16GB (13GB available)30% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (10GB available)
+156 grams (5.46 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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
720MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (28nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+2GB LPDDR34 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
eMMC	vs	+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	vs	+8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)66% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+401 PPI59% 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	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash 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) 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) VGA (720x480)13% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 2.1 Eclair	vs	+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1 Lollipop 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	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1800 mAh	vs	+3045 mAh69% 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.
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 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)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
Other model names	Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16	Neffos C5 Max LTE Dual-Sim, TP702A, TP702B, TP702C
Country or region available	(Global, International), Singapore	(Global, International), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	TP-Link
Release date	7/8/2010	1/1/2016
Depth	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)	8.95 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)	76 x 152 millimeters (2.99 x 5.98 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	161 grams (5.64 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)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6753 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530 MP1	ARM Mali-T720 MP3 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	16GB (10GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
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 TP702A: 900/2100 TP702B: 850/900/2100 TP702C: 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 TP702A: (Bands 1,3,7,8,20) TP702B: (Bands 1,3,5,7,28) TP702C: (Bands 2,4,7,28)
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	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (720x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (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)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
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
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh	3045 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	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)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
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 Gray, Pearl White • LED notification Smart screenshot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)	TP-Link Neffos C5 Max (4G LTE)
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