The Samsung I8530 Galaxy Beam was announced in 2012, February. Released 2012, July With 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~57.2% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, Powered by NovaThor U8500 and running Android 2.3.6 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), TouchWiz UI 4, the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 5 MP, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 720p@30fps video, while the Removable Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery ensured long-lasting usage.