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Nokia 3 (Single-Sim) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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

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Compare Samsung Wave 3 X Nokia 3 (Single-Sim) 21Points
Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2650
mAh

(Non removable)

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02Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Nokia 3 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? Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)

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!

3 (Single-Sim)} 21 Advantages Nokia 3 (Single-Sim) vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 2 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core50%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR34 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs384MB LPDDR
+16GB (10GB available)2 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (3GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)14%
Thinner		vs9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+294 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+5"25%
Larger screen		vs4"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light		vsLED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas		vsNot supported
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+2650 mAh77%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1500 mAh
+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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
19 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+12 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

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
 
ModelNokia 3 (Single-Sim)Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesNokia 3 Single-simSamsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date3/1/201710/1/2011
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)71.4 x 143.4 millimeters (2.81 x 5.65 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weightfeature not registered122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatBada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737 (28nm)32bit
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 550Mhzfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR3384MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2600 (Bands 38,40)		Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, 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

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity2650 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered8.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice dialingVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Matte Black, Tempered Blue, Silver, Copper
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• 2.5D Arc Glass screen
• 450 nits display brightness
• VoLTE		• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3 (Single-Sim)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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