Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) All specs

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Full specifications phone: Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this phone.

12/18/2012 5:53 PM, updated: 5/9/2020 11:47 PM

Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

The 720MHz processor of the Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) just executes basic phone activities.

With one SIM card slot, the Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) allows download up to 7.2 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.

Device with 156 grams including the battery. The Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phone is relatively thin with 14.9mm thickness.

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Summary

⚙️ CPU: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)

🤖 Android 2.1

📱 3.7"
Super AMOLED

🔳 RAM: 384MB
💽 ROM: 16GB

🔌 WIFI4, BT3.0, FM

📷 (back) 8MP
🤳 (front) 0.3MP

🔋 1800mAh

📱 Model features
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
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Model	Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model names	Samsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region available	Singapore
Brand	Samsung
Release date	7/8/2010
Depth	14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display type	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair
Firmware update	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Dual-SIM	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported
Image stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported
HDR	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Loudspeaker	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.4 hours
Standby	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call control	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported
Video calling	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Samsung TouchWiz 3 UI • 3D stereo sound • DNSe 2.0 • Samsung Kies • Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered