Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722
#6603
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
#8646Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.152.3
Summary
- The Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722 features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the MILESTONE 2 is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, whereas the Galaxy Beam utilizes a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but the Galaxy Beam includes a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies.
- The MILESTONE 2 has a smaller 1390 mAh battery compared to the Galaxy Beam's 2000 mAh, which may offer longer usage time.
- The MILESTONE 2 runs on Android 2.2, while the Galaxy Beam starts with Android 2.3.6 and can be upgraded to 4.1, providing a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the MILESTONE 2 is heavier at 169g, compared to the lighter 145.3g of the Galaxy Beam.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MILESTONE 2 ME722
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2010
2012
Description
For China
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3630
NovaThor U8500
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Mali-400
Memory
8GB 512MB RAM
8GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1390 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1390 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116.3 x 60.5 x 13.7 mm (4.58 x 2.38 x 0.54 in)
124 x 64.2 x 12.5 mm (4.88 x 2.53 x 0.49 in)
Weight
169 g
145.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
OS Version
Android 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes