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Sony Xperia E1 (D2004) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E1 vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
TFT

480x800

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare Sony Xperia E1 X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)

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Xperia E1 (D2004)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia E1 (D2004) vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)131%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs720MHz 32bit Single-core (65nm)
+512MB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+eMMC 4.5Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)30%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+12 millimeters (0.47 inches)24%
Thinner
vs14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+4"8%
Larger screen
vs3.7"
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
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
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 microphones100%
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vs1 microphone
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
233 PPIvs+252 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1750 mAhvs+1800 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
+13 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

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
 
ModelXperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model namesSony Xperia E1 D2004, Sony Falcon SSSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)Singapore
(Global, International), Singapore
BrandSonySamsung
Release date3/1/20147/8/2010
Depth12 millimeters (0.47 inches)14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)62.4 x 118 millimeters (2.46 x 4.65 in)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatfeature not registered
User InterfaceTimescape UITouchWiz UI

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)PowerVR SGX530 MP1
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2384MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 D2004: 850/1900/2100 - D2005: 900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, 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

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 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

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
3D surround sound
Sony Clear Audio+
Sony Clear Bass
Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours7.4 hours
Standby454 hours (18.9 days)530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Purple, White
• Red-eye reduction on camera
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector
DNSe 2.0
• Samsung Kies
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia E1 (D2004)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.62W/kg (head)
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