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Nokia Lumia 800 vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 800 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 Lumia 800 08Points
Nokia Lumia 800
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Nokia Lumia 800 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? Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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Lumia 800} 8 Advantages Nokia Lumia 800 vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 11 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+512MB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs384MB LPDDR
+16GB4 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB (3GB available)
+252 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+(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
+700000 apps (Marketplace)232 times
More apps available to download and use		vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
142 grams (4.97 ounces)vs+122 grams (4.27 ounces)16%
Lighter
12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)22%
Thinner
AMOLEDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"vs+4"8%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
1450 mAhvs+1500 mAh3%
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 supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
22 Common items in both devices
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
16 million
480x800 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
14.4 Mbps
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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ModelLumia 800Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesNokia Sea Ray, Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date11/1/201110/1/2011
Depth12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 116.5 millimeters (2.41 x 4.59 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight142 grams (4.97 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeAMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.7" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~54.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionWindows Phone 7.5 MangoBada 2.0
Firmware updateWindows Phone 7.8feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2384MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+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 Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: 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 Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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 Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMAMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
BV-5JW		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity1450 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.5 hours8.7 hours
Standby335 hours (14 days)517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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: Black, Cyan
• Gorilla Glass Curved Screen
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Carl Zeiss optics
• Anti-glare polariser
• Dolby Digital Plus sound		• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia Lumia 800Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.27W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.94W/kg (head)0.83W/kg (head)
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