Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC) vs Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 610 vs Samsung Wave II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/29/2012 5:59 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave II X Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) Compare Nokia Lumia 610 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!

6 Advantages Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	vs	13 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
+8GB (6GB available)15 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (390MB available)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+700000 apps (Marketplace)232 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
800MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Single-core19% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDR	vs	+384MB LPDDR50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)2% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supported	vs	+(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
1300 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

480x800 pixels

252 PPI

3.7"

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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Model	Lumia 610 (NFC)	Wave II (GT-S8530)
Other model names	Orange Nokia Lumia 610 NFC	Samsung Wave 2 S8530
Country or region available	Australia, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Nokia	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2012	11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)	59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 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
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh Tango	Bada 1.2
Firmware update	Windows Phone 7.8	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227A (45nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
RAM memory	256MB LPDDR	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (640x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	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
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-3L	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9.5 hours	6.8 hours
Standby	720 hours (30 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push 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	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White	• Colors: Ebony Gray • SNS Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia Lumia 610 (NFC)	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)