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Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A60 vs Samsung Wave phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave X Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS) 26Points
6.3"
PLS

1080x2340

32
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare Samsung Galaxy A60 X
3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)

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!

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS) vs Wave (GT-S8500)} 6 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+6GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB LPDDR
+128GB (106GB available)277 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (390MB available)
+eMMC 5.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsFlash (EEPROM)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)38%
Thinner
vs10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+1080x2340 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+409 PPI45%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs283 PPI
+6.3"91%
Larger screen
vs3.3"
+(triple camera) 32MP + 8MP + 5MP8 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 16MP51 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
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 400 Mbps110 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3500 mAh133%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML
168 grams (5.88 ounces)vs+118 grams (4.13 ounces)42%
Lighter
TFT PLSvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

14 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+7 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
 
ModelGalaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model namesGalaxy A60 SM-A606Y/Dual-Sim, SM-A606YZKGBRISamsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region availableTaiwan
Taiwan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date6/1/20194/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)73.9 x 155.3 millimeters (2.91 x 6.11 in)56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight168 grams (5.88 ounces)118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display typeTFT PLSSuper AMOLED
Screen size6.3" inches3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)409 PPI283 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieBada 1.0
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBada 2.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 SDM675 (11nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 612 845MhzPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X256MB LPDDR
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
eMMC 5.1
2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload400/50 Mbps3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
32 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.12µmPDAF123°
5MP depth f/2.2
5 megapixels
Main camera resolution6528x4896 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size0.8µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SensorsAccelerometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7 hours
Standby331 hours (13.8 days)550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Cocktail orange, Peach mist, Pink/blue, Pink/white
• 19.5:9 display ratio (FHD+)
• Glasstic back panel
• One UI
• Dolby Atmos sound
• ANT+
• Colors: Ebony Gray
• 1GB microSD
• mDNIe technology
• Samsung Voice & Motion UI
• DNSe
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy A60 (SM-A606Y/DS)Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.274W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)0.99W/kg (head)
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