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Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs Huawei IDEOS X5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei IDEOS X5 X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 14Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
04Points Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X
3.8"
TFT

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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)} 14 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs IDEOS X5 (U8800)} 4 Advantages Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core67%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (3GB available)50%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)15%
Thinner
vs11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+4"5%
Larger screen
vs3.8"
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+(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
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
384MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
233 PPIvs+246 PPI6%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

24 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 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)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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ModelWave 3 (GT-S8600)IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Other model namesSamsung Wave III GT-S8600Huawei Ideos X5 U8800
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date10/1/201110/1/2010
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.4 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)62 x 120 millimeters (2.44 x 4.72 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~55.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI246 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
System versionBada 2.0Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.5 Gingerbread
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Chipset32bit32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM7230
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredQualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
2GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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 900/2100
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)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
HB4F1
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours6.6 hours
Standby517 hours (21.5 days)440 hours (18.3 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice 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 playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• 2GB microSD included
• Dolby Mobile sound
• SRS professional audio effect
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei IDEOS X5 (U8800)
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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