Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime vs Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime
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Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 233 | 233 |
| Screen-to-body | 59.4 | 57.2 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz - J106F/DSQuad-core 1.2 GHz - J106B/DS, J106H/DS | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-400MP2 | Mali-400 |
| Chipset Name | Spreadtrum SC9830 | NovaThor U8500 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.1 | 2.3.6 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 0.75GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2 | 5 MP |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 1.3 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1500 | 2000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | — |
| music play | Up to 29 h | — |
| stand by | — | Up to 760 h (2G) / Up to 760 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 8 h (3G) | Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | — |
| SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 121.6 | 124 |
| Thickness (mm) | 10.8 | 12.5 |
| Weight (g) | 126 | 145.3 |
| Width (mm) | 63.1 | 64.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2016, December. Released 2016, December | 2012, February. Released 2012, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - J106F/DS | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 40 - J106F/DS | — |
| Speed | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 3 |
| NFC | No | — |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | FM radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy J1 mini prime and Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam packs a 2000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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