Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A30s vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/5/2020 12:04 PM, updated: 9/24/2022 8:13 AM

Compare Samsung Wave 3 X Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.4"
AMOLED

720x1560

25
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Samsung Galaxy A30s X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)

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!

24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	vs	2 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)125% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X10 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+64GB (49GB available)15 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (3GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1560 pixels193% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+268 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.4"60% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 25MP + 8MP + 5MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MP51 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 LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)39% Lighter
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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Model	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model names	Galaxy A30s SM-A307GN/Dual-Sim	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available	(Latin America), Chile, Colombia, Paraguay, Uruguay	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	9/1/2019, Announced: 8/22/2019	10/1/2011
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.7 x 158.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.24 in)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	268 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Bada 2.0
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7904 (14nm)	32bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP2 (770MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 123142 (v8)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (49GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 25 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.21/5.0"1.12µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5760x4320 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	15W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	517 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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: Prism Crush Black, Prism Crush White, Prism Crush Green, Prism Crush Violet2 • Game Booster • Samsung Pay	• Colors: Black • Samsung ChatON • UMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A30s (SM-A307G/DS)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 1.54W/kg (body)	0.83W/kg (head)