Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy J4 vs Samsung Wave phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2018 11:01 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave X Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB) 19Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare Samsung Galaxy J4 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? Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)

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!

19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)113% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+16GB (10GB available)25 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB (390MB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)35% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+5.5"67% Larger screen	vs	3.3"
+(back) 13MP160% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP15 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)
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+3000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)48% Lighter
267 PPI	vs	+283 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

17 Common items in both devices

Flash (EEPROM)

Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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Model	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model names	Galaxy J4 J400F/Dual-sim, SM-J400FZKDINS	Samsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region available	United Arab Emirates, India, Singapore	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2018	4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.2 x 151.7 millimeters (3.04 x 5.97 in)	56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	283 PPI
Colors	16 million	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 J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Bada 1.0
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7570 (14nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP1 (830MHz)	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	16GB (10GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 850/900/1800	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	28mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Not supported
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (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
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, MKV, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	7 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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	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: Black, Gold, Orchid Gray	• Colors: Ebony Gray • 1GB microSD • mDNIe technology • Samsung Voice & Motion UI • DNSe • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy J4 (SM-J400F/DS 32GB)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.356W/kg (head), 1.492W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head)