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Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs HTC HD2 (T5160)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs HTC HD2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC HD2 X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 17Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
576MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
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)} 17 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs HD2 (T5160)} 3 Advantages HTC HD2 (T5160)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (3GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (719.03MB available)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs157 grams (5.5 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+233 PPI7%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsWVGA (800x480)
+3000 apps (Samsung Apps)59 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1500 mAh22%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1230 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
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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
384MB LPDDRvs+576MB LPDDR50%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
Capacitive
+12 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)HTC HD2 (T5160)
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ModelWave 3 (GT-S8600)HD2 (T5160)
Other model namesSamsung Wave III GT-S8600T-Mobile HTC HD2 USA, AT&T HD2, HTC Leo
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date10/1/20113/24/2010
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)67 x 120.5 millimeters (2.64 x 4.74 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)157 grams (5.5 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC HD2 (T5160)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC HD2 (T5160)
System versionBada 2.0Windows Mobile 6.5.3 Professional
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC HD2 (T5160)
Chipset32bit32bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC HD2 (T5160)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR576MB LPDDR
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
1GB (719.03MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC HD2 (T5160)
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 Mbps7.2/2 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, 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)HTC HD2 (T5160)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsWVGA (800x480) 30 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 HD2 (T5160)
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)HTC HD2 (T5160)
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, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC HD2 (T5160)
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 [wifi3] (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 HD2 (T5160)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC HD2 (T5160)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1230 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours5.3 hours
Standby517 hours (21.5 days)390 hours (16.3 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC HD2 (T5160)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Facebook, Twitter and YouTube
• Pocket Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer)
• HTC TouchFLO 3D interface v2.5.191
• HTC Sense UI
• HTC Peep
• HTC Footprints
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)HTC HD2 (T5160)
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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