Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam
The Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam is a budget-focused device, powered by the NovaThor U8500, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓768GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 145.3g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,000 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic NovaThor U8500 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
✗Lower-resolution 233 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8500
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4
RAM
768MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
233 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Weight
145.3g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
124 x 64.2 x 12.5 mm (4.88 x 2.53 x 0.49 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
