Nokia Lumia 505
#6670
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
#5848Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 505
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
Performance
32.432.4
Camera
12.715.4
Display
67.578.3
Battery
13.117.4
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
25.128.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
22.726.3
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 505 features a compact build with a weight of 131g and dimensions of 118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, while the Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam is slightly heavier at 156g and measures 123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm.
- Both devices have a 3.7-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Galaxy Beam uses Super AMOLED technology compared to the Lumia's AMOLED.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by an 800 MHz CPU and has 4GB of RAM, while the Galaxy Beam has a 720 MHz CPU and 16GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Beam can record video at 720p, whereas the Lumia is limited to 480p.
- The Galaxy Beam also has a larger battery capacity of 1800 mAh compared to the Lumia's 1300 mAh, potentially providing longer usage.
- The Lumia runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8, while the Galaxy Beam operates on Android 2.1, offering a different software experience with the Galaxy Beam featuring stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 505
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
General
Release Date
2013
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
Also known as Nokia RM-923
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
3.7"
Type
AMOLED, 65K colors
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
N/A
CPU
800 MHz Cortex-A5
720 MHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
4GB 256MB RAM
16GB 384MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1300 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1300 mAh, removable (BP-3L)
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
118.1 x 61.2 x 11.3 mm, 76 cc (4.65 x 2.41 x 0.44 in)
123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm (4.84 x 2.35 x 0.59 in)
Weight
131 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Red, Pink
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.91 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.8
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity