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BlackBerry 7130c vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry 7130 vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

240x260

N/A
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1100
mAh

(Removable)

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28Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare BlackBerry 7130 X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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!

7130c} 2 Advantages BlackBerry 7130c vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 28 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)22 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
312MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16MB SDRAMvs+384MB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64MBvs+4GB (3GB available)47 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)82%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x260 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
147 PPIvs+233 PPI59%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+4"67%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
2G EDGEvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps60 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1100 mAhvs+1500 mAh36%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.5mm jackvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
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
2.0vs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Mini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)vs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

5 Common items in both devices
Ambient light sensor
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
WAP, HTML / HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+ 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

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
 
ModelBlackBerry 7130cWave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesCingular RIM BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date6/1/200610/1/2011
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 115 millimeters (2.2 x 4.53 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~28.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x260 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)147 PPI233 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionBlackBerry OS 4.1Bada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit: Intel XScale PXA27232bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 312MHz XScale (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory16MB SDRAM384MB LPDDR
Internal storage64MB4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (1280x720) 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 registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsfeature not registeredMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBMini-USB 1.1 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output2.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.03.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAmbient light sensorAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
C-S2
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity1100 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours8.7 hours
Standby430 hours (17.9 days)517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlNot supportedVoice 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 keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black on silver
• Word, Excel, Powerpoint, PDF viewer
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry 7130cSamsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.83W/kg (head)
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