Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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

1/19/2023 4:22 PM, updated: 1/19/2023 4:44 PM

Compare Samsung Wave 3 X Samsung Galaxy A Quantum 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Samsung Galaxy A Quantum 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 Galaxy A Quantum

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29 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A Quantum	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)168% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR4X20 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+128GB (106GB available)34 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (3GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage 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
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)22% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2400 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+393 PPI69% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+6.7"67% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(quad camera) 64MP + 12MP + 5MP + 5MP17 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) 32MP103 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times 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 Mbps138 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage 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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + 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, Flash player
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)52% Lighter
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

21 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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Model	Galaxy A Quantum	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model names	Galaxy A Quantum 5G (SM-A716S), 갤럭시 A 퀀텀	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available	South Korea	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/22/2020, Announced: 5/14/2020	10/1/2011
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.5 x 162.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	Super AMOLED
Screen size	6.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~88.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System version	Android 10	Bada 2.0
Firmware update	Android 13	feature not registered
User Interface	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 980 (8nm)	32bit
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Dual-core) 6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP5 (728MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.1	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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	2000/200 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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 A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)	(quad camera) 64 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.212mm 5MP macro f/2.425mm1/5"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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	1/1.72" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	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	4K@30fps 1080p@30fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.8" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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	5.0 + 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 Direct, 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
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8.7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	517 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Prism Cube Black, Sliver, Blue	• Colors: Black • Samsung ChatON • UMA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A Quantum	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head), 1.22W/kg (body)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.83W/kg (head)

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Samsung Galaxy A Quantum vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A Quantum

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate