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Nokia 3310 4G vs Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 3310 4G vs Samsung Wave II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) Compare Nokia 3310 4G X
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!

3310 4G} 7 Advantages Nokia 3310 4G vs Wave II (GT-S8530)} 19 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
+1.2GHz 32bit Single-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB (256GB available)671 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (390MB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+88 grams (3.08 ounces)53%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+4G TD-LTEAdvantage
The 4G TD-LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps27 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
256MB LPDDRvs+384MB LPDDR50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)vs+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)13%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+252 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.4"vs+3.7"54%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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
10 appsvs+3000 apps (Samsung Apps)299 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAhvs+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

12 Common items in both devices
Flash (EEPROM)
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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Model3310 4GWave II (GT-S8530)
Other model namesHMD Nokia 3310 4G TA-1077Samsung Wave 2 S8530
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date2/1/201811/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010
Depth13.35 millimeters (0.53 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)52.4 x 117 millimeters (2.06 x 4.61 in)59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)
Weight88 grams (3.08 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size2.4" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~29.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI252 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
System versionProprietary OSBada 1.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBada 2.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Chipset32bit: Spreadtrum SC9820A (28nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali 400PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR384MB LPDDR
Internal storage512MB (256GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkTD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-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

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480)HD (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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AMR, MIDIMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-4UL
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8 hours6.8 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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: Azure, Yellow, Warm Red, Charcoa
• YunOS
• Flashlight
• Colors: Ebony Gray
• SNS
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia 3310 4GSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.39W/kg (head)
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