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)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 124 x 64.2 x 12.5 mm (4.88 x 2.53 x 0.49 in)
ChipsetNovaThor U8500
RAM768MB
Storage8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ 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
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, February. Released 2012, July
⚙️ 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
Capacity
2,000 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
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
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam ships with Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4.
The Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot.
The Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam has 3.0, A2DP.
