Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1556)

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

1/27/2016 7:04 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 4:14 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G Turbo X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1556) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2470
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1556)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	vs	26 Advantages Motorola Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
+145 grams (5.08 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.5GHz 64bit Octa-core153% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (6GB available)	vs	+16GB (10GB available)67% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)8% 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	+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP154% 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/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP3 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) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2000 mAh	vs	+2470 mAh24% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage 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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

17 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+10 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Other model names	Galaxy Beam 2 i8530	Motorola Moto G3 Turbo, Moto G Turbo edition XT1556
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong	Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	7/19/2012	11/1/2015
Depth	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)	72.4 x 142.1 millimeters (2.85 x 5.59 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 MSM8939 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	Qualcomm Adreno 405 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	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-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
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	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 4, 7, 28)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	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-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (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-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
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-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB585157LU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2470 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.6 hours	feature not registered
Standby	760 hours (31.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
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	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI • WiFi hotspot • Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360) Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Moto G 3rd Generation Turbo Edition • Motorola Assist • Fast battery charging • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Moto G Turbo (XT1556)
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