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Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)

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

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Compare Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman X Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) 27Points
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a) Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) X
3"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
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)} 27 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) vs Mix Walkman (WT13a)} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs250MHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR211 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB SDRAM
+8GB (6GB available)60 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (100MB available)
+12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)14%
Thinner
vs14.3 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x400 pixels
+233 PPI50%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs155 PPI
+4"33%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps71 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.2 Mbps
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+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 mAh100%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1000 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
145 grams (5.08 ounces)vs+88 grams (3.08 ounces)65%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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ModelGalaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Other model namesGalaxy Beam 2 i8530Sony Mix Walkman WT13
Country or region available(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilChinaPhilippinesHong Kong
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong
CanadaUSA
Canada, USA
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date7/19/20128/1/2011
Depth12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)14.3 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)52.8 x 95.8 millimeters (2.08 x 3.77 in)
Weight145 grams (5.08 ounces)88 grams (3.08 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI155 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
System versionAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)32bit: STE 4910
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 250MHz
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP1feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR264MB SDRAM
Internal storage8GB (6GB available)256MB (100MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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 Mbps0.2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 850/900/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
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)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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 [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB585157LU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity2000 mAh1000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9.6 hours9.6 hours
Standby760 hours (31.7 days)465 hours (19.4 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
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, White, Red, Silver, Green
• SNS integration
• SensMe
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)Sony Ericsson Mix Walkman (WT13a)
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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