Philips W635
#7863
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
#8219Category Breakdown
Philips W635
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
Performance
59.537.5
Camera
11.915.4
Display
16.916.9
Battery
16.318.9
Build
0.217.0
Connectivity
28.428.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.115.9
Summary
- The Philips W635 and Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam both feature a 4.0" TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Galaxy Beam offers superior performance with its dual-core Cortex-A9 processor and 8GB of RAM compared to the W635's single-core Cortex-A5 and 512MB of RAM.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy Beam supports 720p video recording, while the W635 is limited to 480p.
- The Galaxy Beam also has a larger 2000mAh battery compared to the W635's 1630mAh, providing better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 2.3, but the Galaxy Beam can be upgraded to Android 4.1 with TouchWiz UI, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Galaxy Beam being slightly lighter and thicker than the W635.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips W635
Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
NovaThor U8500
CPU
Cortex-A5
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Adreno 200
Mali-400
Memory
512MB
8GB 768MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1630 mAh
2000 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1630 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64.5 x 11.5 mm (4.88 x 2.54 x 0.45 in)
124 x 64.2 x 12.5 mm (4.88 x 2.53 x 0.49 in)
Weight
157 g
145.3 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Gray
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.36 W/kg (head) 0.78 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass