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HTC Desire C (NFC A320E) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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

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Compare Samsung Wave X HTC Desire C (NFC A320E) 08Points
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare HTC Desire C X
3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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Desire C (NFC A320E)} 8 Advantages HTC Desire C (NFC A320E) vs Wave (GT-S8500)} 14 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+512MB100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+4GB10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (390MB available)
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)18%
Lighter
vs118 grams (4.13 ounces)
+3.5"6%
Larger screen
vs3.3"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Single-core59%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+283 PPI72%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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) 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
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1500 mAh22%
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+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
 
ModelDesire C (NFC A320E)Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model namesHTC Desire C NFC A320e, HTC GolfSamsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date6/1/20124/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)60.6 x 107.2 millimeters (2.39 x 4.22 in)56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.5" inches3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI283 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System versionAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSBada 1.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSBada 2.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory512MB256MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps3.6/2 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, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, 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 Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (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
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

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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 Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1230 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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 browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Red
• HTS Sense 4.0 UI
• HTC Beats Audio
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Ebony Gray
• 1GB microSD
• mDNIe technology
• Samsung Voice & Motion UI
• DNSe
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire C (NFC A320E)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.99W/kg (head)
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