Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)

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

6/27/2013 10:17 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 4:14 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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!

10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core41% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2000 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
8GB (6GB available)	vs	+16GB (15GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
145 grams (5.08 ounces)	vs	+119 grams (4.17 ounces)22% Lighter
12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)27% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

26 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

480x800 pixels

233 PPI

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

+19 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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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Model	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Other model names	Galaxy Beam 2 i8530	Telus Samsung Fascinate 3G+ SGH-T959D
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong	USA
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	7/19/2012	11/1/2010
Depth	12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)	64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)
Weight	145 grams (5.08 ounces)	119 grams (4.17 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	233 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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP1	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	16GB (15GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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
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
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB585157LU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9.6 hours	6 hours
Standby	760 hours (31.7 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, 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 • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI • WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)	Galaxy S Fascinate (SGH-T959D)
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