Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Huawei Honor 2 (U9508)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Huawei Honor 2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2012 3:25 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 4:14 PM

Compare Huawei Honor 2 X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Huawei Honor 2 (U9508) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2230
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 2 (U9508)

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!

1 Advantage Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	vs	18 Advantages Huawei Honor 2 (U9508)
+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core63% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)	vs	+8GB33% More internal storage for applications and files
12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)20% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+326 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% 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	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAh	vs	+2230 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage Better sites viewing on the internet

24 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

145 grams (5.08 ounces)

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 1.3MP

Capacitive

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
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Model	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
Other model names	Galaxy Beam 2 i8530	Huawei Honor 2, Honor Quad, Huawei U9508
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	Huawei
Release date	7/19/2012	11/19/2012
Depth	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)	67.5 x 134 millimeters (2.66 x 5.28 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Huawei K3V2 HiSilicon Hi3620
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Vivante GC4000
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Honor 2 (U9508)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-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	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
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-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 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)	Honor 2 (U9508)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
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)	Honor 2 (U9508)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB585157LU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.6 hours	13 hours
Standby	760 hours (31.7 days)	541 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI • WiFi hotspot • Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360) Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Dolby Mobile 3 Sound • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Honor 2 (U9508)
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