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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) X Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287) 33Points
5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

16
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Plus X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)

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 S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)} 33 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287) vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)} 3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR410 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+32GB (22GB available)38%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)116%
Thinner
vs14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+515 PPI104%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs252 PPI
+5.7"54%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+(back) 16MP99%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

17 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
 
ModelGalaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model namesGalaxy S6 Edge Plus SM-G9287 for China, Samsung ZenSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region availableChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
Singapore
Singapore
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date8/21/20157/8/2010
Depth6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)75.8 x 154.4 millimeters (2.98 x 6.08 in)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.7" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)515 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System versionAndroid 5.1.1 LollipopAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 Nougatfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 (14nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core)
4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP8PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4384MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (22GB available)
UFS 2.0
16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 12, 17, 25, 26)
TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41)
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution5312x2988 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length28mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.6" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)feature not registered
Talk time autonomy28 hours (1.2 days)7.4 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

โž• Other features

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Gold, Silver
โ€ข Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
โ€ข Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
โ€ข S-Voice natural language
โ€ข ANT+
โ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Samsung TouchWiz 3 UI
โ€ข 3D stereo sound
โ€ข DNSe 2.0
โ€ข Samsung Kies
โ€ข Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector
โ€ข Java framework

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Galaxy S6 Edge+ Duos (SM-G9287)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.223W/kg (head), 1.437W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.291W/kg (head), 0.661W/kg (body)feature not registered
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