LG Voyager (VX10K) vs Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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

8/8/2016 9:06 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave II X LG Voyager (VX10K) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x400

2
MP

N/A

950
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) Compare LG Voyager X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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!

1 Advantage LG Voyager (VX10K)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
+133 grams (4.66 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
512MB (180MB available)	vs	+2GB (390MB available)117% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)53% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
167 PPI	vs	+252 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+3.7"32% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3000 apps (Samsung Apps)299 times More apps available to download and use
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps16% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistive	vs	+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
950 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
2.5mm jack	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
1.2	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

8 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

A-GPS / A-GPS, GeoTagging

USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0

+ 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 Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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Model	Voyager (VX10K)	Wave II (GT-S8530)
Other model names	Verizon LG Voyager VX10000, LG VX10000	Samsung Wave 2 S8530
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	LG	Samsung
Release date	11/21/2007	11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010
Depth	18 millimeters (0.71 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	53.85 x 117.85 millimeters (2.12 x 4.64 in)	59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)
Weight	133 grams (4.66 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	2.8" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~35.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x400 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Resistive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	167 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
System version	Proprietary OS	Bada 1.2
Firmware update	feature not registered	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
RAM memory	feature not registered	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (180MB available)	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 8GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, WMV, 3GP	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	2.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	1.2	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	Not supported	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	950 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	480 hours (20 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Qualcomm Brew • External display LCD 240x400 pixels Java framework	• Colors: Ebony Gray • SNS Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	LG Voyager (VX10K)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.39W/kg (head)