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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)

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

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Compare Motorola Droid Pro X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) 15Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.1"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)

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)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Droid Pro (XT610)} 4 Advantages Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB
+8GB (6GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (1.49GB available)
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs186 PPI
+4"29%
Larger screen
vs3.1"
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps41%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh41%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1420 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+134 grams (4.69 ounces)8%
Lighter
12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)7%
Thinner
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video

22 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
+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)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Droid Pro (XT610)
Other model namesGalaxy Beam 2 i8530Motorola Droid Pro XT610, Motorola Venus
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilChinaPhilippinesHong Kong
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong
USA
USA
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date7/19/201211/9/2010
Depth12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)134 grams (4.69 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI186 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3620 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)2GB (1.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps10.2/5.76 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB585157LU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.6 hours7 hours
Standby760 hours (31.7 days)320 hours (13.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360)
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone selectable
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI
• Speech recognition
• HAC (M3/T3)
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Maps
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Motorola Droid Pro (XT610)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.36W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)1.07W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.28W/kg (head)feature not registered
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