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Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)

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

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Compare Asus Zenfone 5Z X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 03Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
30Points Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)

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!

Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 3 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)} 30 Advantages Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)35%
Lighter
vs165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+6GB LPDDR4X15 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3GB available)vs+128GB (111GB available)36 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)25%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2246 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+402 PPI73%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.2"55%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 8MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+3300 mAh120%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

18 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
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ModelWave 3 (GT-S8600)Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Other model namesSamsung Wave III GT-S8600Asus Zenfone 5z 6GB RAM, ASUS_Z01RD
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungAsus
Release date10/1/20116/1/2018
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)75.65 x 153 millimeters (2.98 x 6.02 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)1080x2246 pixels (18.7:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supported550nits[typ]

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
System versionBada 2.0Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 10
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps1200/100 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100A version:
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
B version (USA):
UMTS 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100
C version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat15/Cat18
A version:
LTE Cat15 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,20,26,28,32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
B version (USA):
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,18,19,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,41)
C version:
LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Band 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.012mm1/4"1.12µmFF
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/4" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours25 hours (1 days)
Standby517 hours (21.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Midnight Blue, Meteor Silver
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• 95% DCI-P3 coverage
• Supports glove touch
• ASUS ZenUI 5.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• DTS sound (only headphones)

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Asus Zenfone 5Z (ZS620KL 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)1.16W/kg (head), 0.89W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.83W/kg (head)1.16W/kg (head), 1.59W/kg (body)
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