Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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Side by side comparison between Motorola Moto G9 Plus vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/19/2020 9:33 PM, updated: 6/6/2025 5:40 PM

Compare Samsung Wave 3 X Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.81"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Motorola Moto G9 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)

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!

28 Advantages Motorola Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR4X10 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+128GB (111GB available)36 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (3GB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2400 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+386 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.81"70% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP14 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MP51 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	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
223 grams (7.81 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)83% Lighter
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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Model	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model names	Lenovo Moto G9 Plus XT2087-1	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Motorola	Samsung
Release date	9/7/2020	10/1/2011
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 169.98 millimeters (3.07 x 6.69 in)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight	223 grams (7.81 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.81" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~84.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System version	Android 10	Bada 2.0
Firmware update	Android 11	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)	32bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 253105 (v8) Geekbench: 1695 (v5.1) GFXBench: 15fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4X	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (111GB available) eMMC 5.1	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/100 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat13/15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 28, 66) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.2 2MP depth f/2.2	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	29mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	30W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	517 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Indigo Blue, Rose Gold • Silicone case included • Google Assistant • TurboPower	• Colors: Black • Samsung ChatON • UMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Moto G9 Plus (XT2087-1)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.2W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.76W/kg (head), 1.49W/kg (body)	0.83W/kg (head)