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HTC Arrive (16GB) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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

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3.6"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare HTC Arrive 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!

Arrive (16GB)} 4 Advantages HTC Arrive (16GB) vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 15 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+576MB LPDDR50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+16GB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (3GB available)
+259 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+700000 apps (Marketplace)232 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
185 grams (6.48 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)52%
Lighter
15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)57%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
3.6"vs+4"11%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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

20 Common items in both devices
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+13 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

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
 
ModelArrive (16GB)Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesSprint HTC 7 Pro CDMA, HTC Arrive for SprintSamsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date3/1/201110/1/2011
Depth15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 117.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.63 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight185 grams (6.48 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)259 PPI233 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoBada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD825032bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory576MB LPDDR384MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung 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 / Upload3.1 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev AGPRS, 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

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)HD (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 detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung 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

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung 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

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.8 hours8.7 hours
Standby360 hours (15 days)517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), 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
• Multitouch up to 4 fingers
• Dolby Mobile
• SRS sound enhancement
• Bing Maps
• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Arrive (16GB)Samsung 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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