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LG G Flex (D950) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

Side by side comparison between LG G Flex vs Samsung Wave phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave X LG G Flex (D950) 23Points
6"
POLED

720x1280

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare LG G Flex X
3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G Flex (D950)

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!

G Flex (D950)} 23 Advantages LG G Flex (D950) vs Wave (GT-S8500)} 5 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+2.26GHz 32bit Quad-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+32GB (25GB available)65 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (390MB available)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)25%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+6"82%
Larger screen
vs3.3"
+(back) 13MP160%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 2.1MP6 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
177 grams (6.2 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)50%
Lighter
P-OLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
245 PPIvs+283 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

18 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+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

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
 
ModelLG G Flex (D950)Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model namesAT&T LG G Flex D950 4G LTE, LG Flex, LG D950Samsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSamsung
Release date12/1/20134/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)81.6 x 160.5 millimeters (3.21 x 6.32 in)56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display typeP-OLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size6" inches3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI283 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanBada 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBada 2.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974A32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.26GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3256MB LPDDR
Internal storage32GB (25GB available)2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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 850/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTECSD, 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

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not 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

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot 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+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
USBMicroUSB 3.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB SlimPort3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy15 hours7 hours
Standby700 hours (29.2 days)550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

LG G Flex (D950)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Titan silver
• Curved body and display
• Self-healing back panel coating
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Dolby mobile sound enhancement
Java framework
• Colors: Ebony Gray
• 1GB microSD
• mDNIe technology
• Samsung Voice & Motion UI
• DNSe
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG G Flex (D950)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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