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Nokia N95 (RM-159) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between Nokia N95 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 N95 (RM-159) 03Points
Nokia N95 (RM-159)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
2.6"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

64MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

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21Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Nokia N95 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)

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!

N95 (RM-159)} 3 Advantages Nokia N95 (RM-159) vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 21 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)2%
Lighter		vs122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)16 times
More apps available to download and use		vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls		vsMono sound (not stereo)
330MHz 32bit Single-core (90nm)vs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64MB SDRAMvs+384MB LPDDR5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
256MB (160MB available)vs+4GB (3GB available)18 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 8GB microSDvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
21 millimeters (0.83 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)112%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
154 PPIvs+233 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.6"vs+4"54%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPAvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
950 mAhvs+1500 mAh58%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
19 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+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 N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
 
ModelN95 (RM-159)Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesNokia N95 US, Nokia RM-159Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandNokiaSamsung
Release date3/1/200710/1/2011
Depth21 millimeters (0.83 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)53 x 99 millimeters (2.09 x 3.9 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.6" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~39.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)154 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionSymbian 9.2 S60 3rd Edition Feature Pack 1Bada 2.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 2420 (90nm)32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 330MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR MBXfeature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory64MB SDRAM384MB LPDDR
Internal storage256MB (160MB available)4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6 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 2100 - USA: 850/1900UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPAGPRS, 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 N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsHD (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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasCarl Zeiss opticsfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)QCIF (176x144)Not 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 N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerStereo soundMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, 3GP, RVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, RA, AAC, M4AMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBMini-USB 2.0 (Mini-B)MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5F		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity950 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy2.7 hours8.7 hours
Standby192 hours (8 days)517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Plum, Black, Pink, Red
• 128MB microSD included
Nokia Maps
Java framework		• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Nokia N95 (RM-159)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.79W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.5W/kg (head)0.83W/kg (head)
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