Samsung Galaxy S II T989
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Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
#5848Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S II T989
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
Performance
48.732.4
Camera
19.115.4
Display
80.578.3
Battery
17.817.4
Build
16.10.2
Connectivity
37.628.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
27.926.3
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S II T989 features a larger 4.52-inch Super AMOLED Plus display compared to the 3.7-inch Super AMOLED screen of the Galaxy Beam, providing a better viewing experience.
- In terms of performance, the S II is powered by a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, significantly outperforming the 720 MHz CPU in the Beam.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera, but the S II supports 1080p video recording, while the Beam is limited to 720p.
- The S II has a slightly larger 1850 mAh battery versus the Beam's 1800 mAh, contributing to better longevity.
- Software-wise, the S II runs Android 2.3.5, upgradable to 4.1.2, while the Beam operates on an older Android 2.1.
- Build quality shows the S II is slimmer and lighter at 135g, compared to the bulkier 156g of the Beam.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S II T989
Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Hercules, Samsung SGH-T989
N/A
Display
Size
4.52"
3.7"
Type
Super AMOLED Plus
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~206 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 APQ8060 Snapdragon S3
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
720 MHz
GPU
Adreno 220
N/A
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM, 32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 384MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1850 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1800 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129.8 x 68.8 x 9.4 mm (5.11 x 2.71 x 0.37 in)
123 x 59.8 x 14.9 mm (4.84 x 2.35 x 0.59 in)
Weight
135 g
156 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, white
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.35 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, aptX
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out), OTG
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
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity