Motorola Cliq 2
#6682
Samsung Galaxy Beam2
#7789Category Breakdown
Motorola Cliq 2
Samsung Galaxy Beam2
Performance
23.624.5
Camera
39.639.6
Display
34.116.9
Battery
14.222.4
Build
15.20.2
Connectivity
28.431.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
22.617.4
Summary
- The Motorola Cliq 2 features a smaller 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy Beam2 has a larger 4.66-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Cliq 2 is powered by a 1.0 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, whereas the Beam2 offers a more capable quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU but lacks RAM specifications.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but neither offers optical image stabilization or a front-facing camera.
- The Beam2's battery capacity is significantly higher at 2600 mAh compared to the Cliq 2's 1420 mAh.
- The Cliq 2 runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), while the Beam2 operates on a more recent Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a better software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Cliq 2 is heavier at 175g and thicker at 14.5mm compared to the Beam2, which weighs 165g and has a slimmer profile at 11.6mm.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Cliq 2
Samsung Galaxy Beam2
General
Release Date
2011
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
For T-Mobile
Available as Samsung Galaxy Beam2 G3858 for China
Display
Size
3.7"
4.66"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~200 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
N/A
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
Yes
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1420 mAh
2600 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1420 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 59.6 x 14.5 mm (4.57 x 2.35 x 0.57 in)
134.5 x 70 x 11.6 mm (5.30 x 2.76 x 0.46 in)
Weight
175 g
165 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Gray silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.77 W/kg (head) 1.21 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), not upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass