OnePlus Nord N20 5G vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus Nord N20 5G vs Samsung Wave phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/19/2022 4:52 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave X OnePlus Nord N20 5G 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.43"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare OnePlus Nord N20 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus Nord N20 5G

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28 Advantages OnePlus Nord N20 5G	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+128GB (101GB available)264 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (390MB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	Flash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)45% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+1080x2400 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+409 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	283 PPI
+6.43"95% Larger screen	vs	3.3"
+(triple camera) 64MP + 2MP + 2MP13 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 16MP51 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	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps555 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4500 mAh2 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
173 grams (6.06 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)47% Lighter
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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Model	Nord N20 5G	Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model names	OnePlus Nord N20 5G (T-Mobile)	Samsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	OnePlus	Samsung
Release date	4/28/2022	4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.2 x 159.9 millimeters (2.88 x 6.3 in)	56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight	173 grams (6.06 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.43" inches	3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	283 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Always-On Display 2.5D glass Support sRGB Display P3	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System version	Android 11	Bada 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Bada 2.0
User Interface	OxygenOS 11	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 316974 (v8), 380672 (v9) Geekbench: 1945 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 2.2	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	2000/1024 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (2, 25, 41, 66, 71)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	720p@120fps Sony IMX471 sensor	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	33W (11V/3A) Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue	• Colors: Ebony Gray • 1GB microSD • mDNIe technology • Samsung Voice & Motion UI • DNSe Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus Nord N20 5G	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head)