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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Positivo Twist Mini (S430)

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

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Compare Positivo Twist Mini X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) 09Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Positivo Twist Mini (S430)

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)} 9 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Twist Mini (S430)} 12 Advantages Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
+768MB LPDDR250%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (6GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2000 mAh43%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1400 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core43%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)32%
Lighter
12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)17%
Thinner
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0 Marshmallow 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
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
TFT LCD
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
LED flash
+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)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Twist Mini (S430)
Other model namesGalaxy Beam 2 i8530Positivo Twist mini S430B, Positivo S430 11122297
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilChinaPhilippinesHong Kong
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungPositivo
Release date7/19/20124/1/2017
Depth12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)66 x 127 millimeters (2.6 x 5 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)32bit: MediaTek MT6572A (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)8GB (4GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/2100
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)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 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)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
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+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
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)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB585157LU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby760 hours (31.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
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 antennaInternal 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/Gold, Black/Gray, White/Pink
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Positivo Twist Mini (S430)
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
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