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Samsung Galaxy Beam
Full Specifications
This device is also known as Samsung I8530
8.7
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24 users
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4 users
I had it
2 users
Availability |
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Officially announced | Feb 26, 2012 |
Design |
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Dimensions |
4.88 x 2.53 x 0.49 inches 124 x 64.2 x 12.5 mm |
Weight | 5.13 oz / 145.3 g |
Features | Touch sensitive control keys |
Keys | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key, Other |
Display |
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Size | 4.0-inch, 57.17% screen-to-body |
Type | TFT |
Resolution | 800x480px, 233 PPI |
Hardware |
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System chip | ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 |
Processor |
Dual-core 1000 MHz |
GPU | ARM Mali-400 |
Memory | 0.75GB/8GB |
Storage expansion | microSDHC up to 32 GB |
OS | Android (2.3.6) |
Battery |
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Type | 2000 mAh, Li - Ion |
Camera |
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Rear | Single camera |
Main camera | 5 MP (Autofocus) |
Flash | LED |
Video recording | 720p (30 fps) |
Front | 1.3 MP |
Connectivity & Features |
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Bluetooth | 3.0 |
WLAN |
b,g,n 802.11 b, g, n |
USB | microUSB, USB 2.0 |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Location | GPS, A-GPS |
Other | Computer sync, OTA sync |
Multimedia |
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Headphones | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | Album art cover, Background playback |
Radio | FM |
Cellular |
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3G Bands | 8, 1 |
Data Speed | HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS |
Phone Features |
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Notifications | Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
Other features | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
Regulatory Approval |
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FCC approval |
Date approved: Apr 17, 2012 FCC ID value: A3LGTI8530 |
Measured SAR |
Head: 0.35 W/kg Body: 0.70 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 0.78 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.78 W/kg |
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Overall User Rating
8.7
Build quality
10
Camera quality
6.3
Performance
8
Display
7.3
Battery life and charging
9.3
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