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LG Optimus S (LS670) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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

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Compare Samsung Wave 3 X LG Optimus S (LS670) 02Points
LG Optimus S (LS670)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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21Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare LG Optimus S 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)

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!

Optimus S (LS670)} 2 Advantages LG Optimus S (LS670) vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 21 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+512MB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs384MB LPDDR
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use		vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core122%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB (140MB available)vs+4GB (3GB available)21 times
More internal storage for applications and files
130 grams (4.55 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)7%
Lighter
13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)33%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
320x480 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+233 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4"25%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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 CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev Avs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 0.153 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps93 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
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
17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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ModelOptimus S (LS670)Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesSprint LG Optimus S LS670, LG LS670Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandLGSamsung
Release date11/8/201010/1/2011
Depth13.2 millimeters (0.52 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)58.9 x 113.5 millimeters (2.32 x 4.47 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~45.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionAndroid 2.2.2 FroyoBada 2.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM762732bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM1136EJ-S (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

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory512MB384MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (140MB available)4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.153 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

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 15 fpsHD (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
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

LG Optimus S (LS670)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

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus S (LS670)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 [wifi3] (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

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
LGIP-400N		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours8.7 hours
Standby200 hours (8.3 days)517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus S (LS670)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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 callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray
• 2GB microSD included
• LG 3Way Sync
• HAC (M4/T4)
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

LG Optimus S (LS670)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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