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Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs Blu Dash 3.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Blu Dash 3.5 X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 20Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
02Points Blu Dash 3.5 (D160) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

2
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
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!

Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 20 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Dash 3.5 (D160)} 2 Advantages Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core33%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+384MB LPDDR50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs256MB
+4GB (3GB available)5 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)16%
Thinner
vs11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+233 PPI41%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+4"14%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 5MP156%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsSupported
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1300 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+110 grams (3.85 ounces)11%
Lighter
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use

18 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
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ModelWave 3 (GT-S8600)Dash 3.5 (D160)
Other model namesSamsung Wave III GT-S8600BLU Dash 3.5 D160a, D160b, D160i
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungBlu
Release date10/1/201110/1/2012
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)62 x 115 millimeters (2.44 x 4.53 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~51.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
System versionBada 2.0Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm MSM7225AB
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR256MB
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
512MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsSupported
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1300 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours10 hours
Standby517 hours (21.5 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Blue, Pink, Green
• Touch focus
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Blu Dash 3.5 (D160)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.83W/kg (head)feature not registered
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