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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs LG L80 (Dual D380)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs LG L80 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare LG L80 X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) 07Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2460
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG L80 (Dual D380)

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!

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)} 7 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs L80 (Dual D380)} 15 Advantages LG L80 (Dual D380)
+8GB (6GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.49GB available)
+233 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs187 PPI
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)39%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+138 grams (4.83 ounces)5%
Lighter
12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)29%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4"vs+5"25%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAhvs+2460 mAh23%
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.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)L80 (Dual D380)
Other model namesGalaxy Beam 2 i8530LG D380 Dual Sim L Series III L80
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilChinaPhilippinesHong Kong
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong
feature not registered
BrandSamsungLG
Release date7/19/20125/1/2014
Depth12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)74.3 x 138.24 millimeters (2.93 x 5.44 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI187 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredLG UI 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)4GB (1.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredPanorama photo

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB585157LU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-545H
Battery capacity2000 mAh2460 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby760 hours (31.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360)
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
Knock Code, Quick Memo, QSlide
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)LG L80 (Dual D380)
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)0.16W/kg (head), 0.45W/kg (body)
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