Samsung Galaxy Beam

OS

Android 2.3.6
Samsung TouchWiz UI

Display

4.0 inches
800 x 480 pixels

Camera

5 MP (Single camera)
1.3 MP front

Hardware

ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
0.75GB RAM

Storage

8GB, microSDHC

Battery

2000 mAh

Description

The Samsung Galaxy Beam is Samsung's latest attempt at manufacturing a projector-equipped phone. Succeeding the Beam I8520, the Galaxy Beam is now positioned in the company's critically-acclaimed Galaxy line. In addition to the signature feature of this model, which is its projector, it also comes with a 4" WVGA screen, 1GHz processor, and a 5MP AF camera.

This device is also known as Samsung I8530

Cons

Thick body (0.49 inches)

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Display
Size:	4.0 inches
Resolution:	800 x 480 pixels, 233 PPI
Technology:	TFT
Screen-to-body:	57.17 %
Touchscreen:	Capacitive, Multi-touch
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
System chip:	ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
Processor:	Dual-core, 1000 MHz
GPU:	ARM Mali-400
RAM:	0.75GB
Internal storage:	8GB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC up to 32 GB
Device type:	Smartphone
OS:	Android (2.3.6), Samsung TouchWiz UI Screenshots

Battery
Capacity:	2000 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera Camera samples
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus)
Video recording:	1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Front:	1.3 MP

Design Size comparison
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

Cellular
UMTS:	Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Radio:	FM

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	3.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g, n
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	GPS, A-GPS
Sensors:	Accelerometer
Other:	Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Other features
Projector:	Built-in

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Apr 17, 2012
FCC ID value:	A3LGTI8530 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.35 W/kg
Body:	0.70 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission:	0.78 W/kg
Wireless Router:	0.78 W/kg

Availability
Officially announced:	Feb 26, 2012

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