Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs BlackBerry Priv phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4"
TFT
TFT
480x800
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
768MB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
2000
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x2560
18
MP
MP
2mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Hexa-core
3410
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4)
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16 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+9 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
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Model | Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | Priv (STV100-4) |
Other model names | Galaxy Beam 2 i8530 | BlackBerry Privilege STV100-4, RIM Venice |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Egypt, (Europe) |
Brand | Samsung | BlackBerry |
Release date | 7/19/2012 | 11/6/2015 |
Depth | 12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in) | 77.2 x 147 millimeters (3.04 x 5.79 in) |
Weight | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) | 192 grams (6.72 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | AMOLED |
Screen size | 4" inches | 5.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels | 1440x2560 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 233 PPI | 544 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
System version | Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread | Android 5.1.1 Lollipop |
Firmware update | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
Chipset | 32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 MSM8992 (20nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) | Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Dual-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP1 | Qualcomm Adreno 418 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
RAM memory | 768MB LPDDR2 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 8GB (6GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 2TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps | 450/50 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 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat9 700/800/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,7,8,13,17,20,28), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A |
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-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 4896x3672 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.4" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | Not supported | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels | 2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 1600x1200 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | HD (1280x720) |
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-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
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 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB585157LU | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2000 mAh | 3410 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 9.6 hours | 24 hours (1 day) |
Standby | 760 hours (31.7 days) | 420 hours (17.5 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | Retractable QWERTY keyboard |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI • WiFi hotspot • Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360) • Java framework | • Colors: Black • LED notification • Quick Charge 2.0 (60% in 30min) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) | BlackBerry Priv (STV100-4) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.36W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.28W/kg (head) | feature not registered |