Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam vs Samsung Z2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
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Samsung Z2
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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 Z2
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 233 | 233 |
| Screen-to-body | 57.2 | 59.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Mali-400 | Mali-400MP2 |
| Chipset Name | NovaThor U8500 | Spreadtrum SC9830 |
| OS Name | Android | Tizen |
| OS Version | 2.3.6 | 2.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 0.75GB RAM | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Count | 1 | — |
| Lens | 1.3 MP | — |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2000 | 1500 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 30 h |
| stand by | Up to 760 h (2G) / Up to 760 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 20 h (2G) / Up to 9 h 40 min (3G) | Up to 8 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 124 | 121.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| Weight (g) | 145.3 | 127 |
| Width (mm) | 64.2 | 63 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, February. Released 2012, July | 2016, August. Released 2016, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 900, 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 4 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam and Samsung Z2 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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