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Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)

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

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3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
10Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530) Compare Samsung Wave II X
4"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
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!

Wave II (GT-S8530)} 7 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)} 10 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)6%
Thinner
vs12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+252 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+768MB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)vs+8GB (6GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
3.7"vs+4"8%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2000 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

26 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+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

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
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ModelWave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Other model namesSamsung Wave 2 S8530Galaxy Beam 2 i8530
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)Saudi ArabiaBrazilChinaPhilippinesHong Kong
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, Brazil, China, Philippines, Hong Kong
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/20107/19/2012
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)12.55 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)64.2 x 124 millimeters (2.53 x 4.88 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~57.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
System versionBada 1.2Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateBada 2.0Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540ARM Mali-400 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
8GB (6GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6/2 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (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

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB585157LU
Battery capacity1500 mAh2000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours9.6 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)760 hours (31.7 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ebony Gray
• SNS
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 4 UI
• WiFi hotspot
• Built-in 15 Lumen Pico projector (640x360)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)0.36W/kg (head), 0.78W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.39W/kg (head)0.28W/kg (head)
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