LG AKA (H788N) vs Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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Side by side comparison between LG AKA vs Samsung Wave II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/21/2015 8:26 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave II X LG AKA (H788N) 21Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2540
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) Compare LG AKA X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG AKA (H788N)

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21 Advantages LG AKA (H788N)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core114% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1.5GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+16GB (12GB available)31 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (390MB available)
+eMMC 4.5Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)18% Thinner	vs	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT SuperClear LCD
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+294 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	252 PPI
+5"35% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+2540 mAh69% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

135 grams (4.73 ounces)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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Model	AKA (H788N)	Wave II (GT-S8530)
Other model names	LG AKA 4G LTE, LG H788N, LG H788	Samsung Wave 2 S8530
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	3/1/2015	11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.9 x 138.7 millimeters (2.83 x 5.46 in)	59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Bada 1.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 MSM8916 (28nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 306 450Mhz	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
RAM memory	1.5GB LPDDR3	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2540 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8.3 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Pink, Yellow, Navy • Characters: Yoyo, Soul, Wooky, Eggy • KnockCode • KnockOn • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Ebony Gray • SNS • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG AKA (H788N)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.39W/kg (head)