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Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) vs NGM Forward Prime

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave Y vs NGM Forward Prime phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.2"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.7"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Prime

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 Y (GT-S5380)} 1 Advantage Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) vs Forward Prime} 20 Advantages NGM Forward Prime
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)23%
Lighter
vs125 grams (4.38 ounces)
832MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core112%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
150MBvs+16GB (13GB available)88 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)58%
Thinner
320x480 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+312 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.7"47%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSDPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1800 mAh50%
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+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Dragontrail 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
TFT LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
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ModelWave Y (GT-S5380)Forward Prime
Other model namesSamsung Wave Young S5380, Samsung Wave538, Wave Y LaFleurNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Prime Dual Sim
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandSamsungNGM
Release date11/1/20117/1/2013
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)58.2 x 110 millimeters (2.29 x 4.33 in)68.4 x 137.5 millimeters (2.69 x 5.41 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI312 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedDragontrail Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
System versionBada 2.0Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
Chipset32bit32bit: MediaTek MT6589W
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 832MHz
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
RAM memoryfeature not registered1GB
Internal storage150MB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
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)
micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2 Mbps42/11 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, HSDPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
Front camera (secondary)Not supported2 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB454357VU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-49
Battery capacity1200 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hours12 hours
Standby570 hours (23.8 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingfeature not registeredSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, LaFleur edition
• 2GB microSD included
• Samsung ChatON
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Blue, Titanium
• Swiftkey 4.0
• Gameloft Asphalt 6 Full Game
• WiFi display
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)NGM Forward Prime
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.585W/kg (body)
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