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HTC Desire C (PL01110) vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

Side by side comparison between HTC Desire C vs Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520) Compare HTC Desire C X
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Desire C (PL01110)} 6 Advantages HTC Desire C (PL01110) vs Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
+512MB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)56%
Lighter
vs156 grams (5.46 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)21%
Thinner
vs14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.1 Eclair
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+720MHz 32bit Single-core14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GBvs+16GB3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+252 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+3.7"6%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1230 mAhvs+1800 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+9 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
 
ModelDesire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Other model namesHTC Desire C PL01110, HTC GolfSamsung i8520 Galaxy Beam 1, Samsung Galaxy Beam i8520 M16
Country or region availablefeature not registeredSingapore
Singapore
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date6/1/20127/8/2010
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)14.9 millimeters (0.59 inches)
Size (width x height)60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)59.8 x 123 millimeters (2.35 x 4.84 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)156 grams (5.46 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~53% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 2.1 Eclair
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 3440 (65nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 720MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX530
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
RAM memory512MB384MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB16GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7.4 hours
Standbyfeature not registered530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Red
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Samsung TouchWiz 3 UI
• 3D stereo sound
• DNSe 2.0
• Samsung Kies
• Built-in WVGA DLP Pico projector
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire C (PL01110)Galaxy Beam (GT-i8520)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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