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Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs Tecno Pop 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Tecno Pop 5 X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 07Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.1"
IPS

720x1560

5
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)

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!

Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 7 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Pop 5 (BD3)} 20 Advantages Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)59%
Lighter
vs194 grams (6.79 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)37%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+2GB LPDDR34 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3GB available)vs+32GB (23GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMCAdvantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)4%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1560 pixels193%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+282 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.1"53%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+4000 mAh167%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC / Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
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ModelWave 3 (GT-S8600)Pop 5 (BD3)
Other model namesSamsung Wave III GT-S8600Tecno Pop 5 (BD3, 32GB+2GB) 4000mAh
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungTecno
Release date10/1/20117/26/2021
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.55 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)75.7 x 157.7 millimeters (2.98 x 6.21 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)194 grams (6.79 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)720x1560 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
System versionBada 2.0Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Chipset32bit32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
32GB (23GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/3.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/3.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby517 hours (21.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Ice Lake Green, Obsidian Black, Ice Blue
• Android Go edition
• HIOS 7.5
• Silicon case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Tecno Pop 5 (BD3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.83W/kg (head)feature not registered
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