Nokia Lumia 800
#5872
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
#5848Category Breakdown
Nokia Lumia 800
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
Performance
51.632.4
Camera
15.415.4
Display
75.778.3
Battery
14.517.4
Build
15.30.2
Connectivity
28.428.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
26.226.3
Summary
- The Nokia Lumia 800 features a solid build with a compact design, measuring 116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm and weighing 142g, while the Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam is slightly bulkier at 123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm and 156g.
- Both devices have a 3.7-inch display with the Lumia using AMOLED technology and the Galaxy Beam utilizing Super AMOLED, offering similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Lumia is powered by a 1.4 GHz CPU and has 512MB of RAM, while the Galaxy Beam runs on a 720 MHz CPU with 384MB of RAM, resulting in better performance for the Lumia.
- Both smartphones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of recording 720p video, but neither has optical image stabilization.
- The Lumia's battery capacity is 1450mAh compared to the Galaxy Beam's 1800mAh, providing the latter with a slight edge in longevity.
- Software-wise, the Lumia runs on Windows Phone 7.5, while the Galaxy Beam operates on Android 2.1, offering different user experiences and app ecosystems.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia Lumia 800
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
Also known as Nokia Sea Ray
N/A
Display
Size
3.7"
3.7"
Type
AMOLED
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 MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
N/A
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
720 MHz
GPU
Adreno 205
N/A
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 384MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
Carl Zeiss optics, dual-LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1450 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1450 mAh battery (BV-5JW)
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.5 x 61.2 x 12.1 mm, 76.1 cc (4.59 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm (4.84 x 2.35 x 0.59 in)
Weight
142 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Cyan, Magenta, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.27 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 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, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, upgradable to 7.8
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity