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BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave 3 X BlackBerry Torch 9800 03Points
BlackBerry Torch 9800
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

360x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
18Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare BlackBerry Torch 9800 X
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Torch 9800} 3 Advantages BlackBerry Torch 9800 vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 18 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+512MB SDRAM33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs384MB LPDDR
+4GB33%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (3GB available)
+70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)22 times
More apps available to download and use		vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
624MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core136%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
161 grams (5.64 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)32%
Lighter
14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)47%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
360x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels122%
Higher resolution screen
187 PPIvs+233 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+AccelerometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1300 mAhvs+1500 mAh15%
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
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
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
18 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
+11 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 Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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ModelTorch 9800Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesRIM BlackBerry Slider 9800 for AT&TSamsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandBlackBerrySamsung
Release date8/12/201010/1/2011
Depth14.6 millimeters (0.57 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 111 millimeters (2.44 x 4.37 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x480 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)187 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionBlackBerry OS 6.0Bada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit: Marvell PXA94032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 624MHz Marvell Sheeva (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerST STV0987feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory512MB SDRAM384MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung 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 / Upload3.6 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 800/850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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 Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 24 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly 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 Torch 9800Samsung 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 Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, eAAC+, FlAC, OGGMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAmbient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity1300 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5.8 hours8.7 hours
Standby221 hours (9.2 days)517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardRetractable QWERTY keyboardNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Dark Orange
• 4GB microSD included
• UMA
• HAC (M3/T3)
• BlackBerry Maps
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

BlackBerry Torch 9800Samsung 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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