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Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs Google Pixel 4a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4a X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 05Points
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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31Points Google Pixel 4a (G025J) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X
Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
5.81"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3140
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 4a (G025J)

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)} 5 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Pixel 4a (G025J)} 31 Advantages Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)17%
Lighter		vs143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsOLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)2 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 (109GB available)35 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)21%
Thinner
Not supportedvs+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2340 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+444 PPI91%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+5.81"45%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 12.2MP148%
Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo/video 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) 600 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
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+3140 mAh109%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
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
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
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+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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ModelWave 3 (GT-S8600)Pixel 4a (G025J)
Other model namesSamsung Wave III GT-S8600Google Pixel 4a G025J, HTC Sunfish
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandSamsungGoogle
Release date10/1/20118/20/2020, Announced: 8/3/2020
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)69.4 x 144 millimeters (2.73 x 5.67 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size4" inches5.81" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI444 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedHDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
System versionBada 2.0Android 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 13
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Chipset32bit64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)		Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 268714 (v8)
Geekbench: 6426 (v4.4), 1626 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 17fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)		128GB (109GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps600/75 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat12/5 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels12.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@120fps

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Stereo sound
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU		LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3140 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby517 hours (21.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Just Black, Barely Blue
• Google Pay
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Google Pixel 4a (G025J)
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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