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Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs HTC EVO 4G+ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC EVO 4G+ X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 04Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X
4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)

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)} 4 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs EVO 4G+ (X515E)} 13 Advantages HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
+4GB (3GB available)132%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.29GB available)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)31%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)22%
Thinner
vs12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core8%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR2167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+256 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+1730 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

24 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
14.4 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
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ModelWave 3 (GT-S8600)EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Other model namesSamsung Wave III GT-S8600HTC EVO 4G+ X515E, HTC Rider
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date10/1/20119/1/2011
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
System versionBada 2.0Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
4GB (1.29GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
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 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 25 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
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)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + 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)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1730 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours6.9 hours
Standby517 hours (21.5 days)330 hours (13.8 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Dual mode GSM/CDMA phone
• HTC Sense UI v3.0
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• WiFi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC EVO 4G+ (X515E)
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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