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ZTE X990 (Single-sim) vs Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)

Side by side comparison between ZTE X990 vs Samsung Wave 578 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave 578 X ZTE X990 (Single-sim) 03Points
2.4"
TFT

320x240

2
MP
N/A
900
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780) Compare ZTE X990 X
3.2"
TFT

240x400

3.1
MP

0.3mp

N/A
1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)

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!

X990 (Single-sim)} 3 Advantages ZTE X990 (Single-sim) vs Wave 578 (GT-S5780)} 16 Advantages Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs100 grams (3.5 ounces)
+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)6%
Thinner
vs12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+167 PPI14%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs146 PPI
128MB (50MB available)vs+100MB100%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
320x240 pixelsvs+240x400 pixels25%
Higher resolution screen
2.4"vs+3.2"33%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 3.1MP64%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+QVGA (320x240)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3000 apps (Samsung Apps)299 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+3G HSDPAAdvantage
The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
900 mAhvs+1200 mAh33%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

8 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
260 thousand
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 2.0
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📱 Model features

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
 
ModelX990 (Single-sim)Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
Other model namesZTE X990 Single-simSamsung Wave578 S5780, Samsung Wave S5780
Country or region availablefeature not registeredfeature not registered
BrandZTESamsung
Release date5/1/20107/1/2011
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)60.8 x 106.8 millimeters (2.39 x 4.2 in)54.9 x 107.9 millimeters (2.16 x 4.25 in)
Weight95 grams (3.33 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~27.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x240 pixels240x400 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI146 PPI
Colors260 thousand260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
System versionProprietary OSBada 1.1
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBada 2.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
RAM memoryfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Internal storage128MB (50MB available)100MB
External storageUntil 8GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps3.6 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)QVGA (320x240) 20 fps
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
AutofocusNot supportedNot supported
Touch focusfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredfeature not registered
BSI sensorfeature not registeredfeature not registered
HDRfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredfeature not registered
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity900 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8 hours7 hours
Standby500 hours (20.8 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardFixed QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White on orange
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• TouchWiz UI 3.0
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

ZTE X990 (Single-sim)Samsung Wave 578 (GT-S5780)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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