Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy 5 vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/16/2012 11:40 AM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave 3 X Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.8"
TFT

240x320

2
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

26Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Samsung Galaxy 5 X

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	vs	26 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
600MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core122% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB	vs	+384MB LPDDR50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (170MB available)	vs	+4GB (3GB available)17 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 16GB microSD	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)24% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
143 PPI	vs	+233 PPI63% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"	vs	+4"43% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 5MP156% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSDPA	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

13 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

+6 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
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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Model	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy 550, Galaxy Corby	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	8/1/2010	10/1/2011
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	56 x 108 millimeters (2.2 x 4.25 in)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight	102 grams (3.57 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.8" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~40.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	240x320 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	143 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Bada 2.0
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227 (65nm)	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory	256MB	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	512MB (170MB available)	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/0.384 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 900/2100	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	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
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240) 15 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.7 (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	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	8.7 hours
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	517 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call control	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 • Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 • Social networking integration • WiFi hotspot with Android 2.2 • Java framework	• Colors: Black • Samsung ChatON • UMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy 5 (GT-i5500)	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.65W/kg (head)	0.83W/kg (head)