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Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Huawei Mate X

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

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Compare Huawei Mate X X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 08Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
8"
OLED

2200x2480

40
MP
8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate X

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)} 8 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Mate X} 31 Advantages Huawei Mate X
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)142%
Lighter
vs295 grams (10.33 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsOLED
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.26GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+8GB LPDDR4X20 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3GB available)vs+512GB (494GB available)164 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+UFS 2.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB nano-Memory7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum bodyAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+2200x2480 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+414 PPI78%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+8"100%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP + 0.3MP12 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
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) 1400 Mbps96 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+4500 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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
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, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
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

14 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+7 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 Mate X
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ModelWave 3 (GT-S8600)Mate X
Other model namesSamsung Wave III GT-S8600Huawei Mate X 5G foldable TAH-AN00
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHuawei
Release date10/1/20115/1/2019
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)146.2 x 161.3 millimeters (5.76 x 6.35 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)295 grams (10.33 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
Display typeSuper AMOLEDOLED
Screen size4" inches8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~86.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)2200x2480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI414 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
System versionBada 2.0Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
Chipset32bit64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.26GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
RAM memory384MB LPDDR8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
512GB (494GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps1400/200 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 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat21 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
40 megapixels
16MP ultrawide f/2.217mm
8MP telephoto f/2.452mmOIS
0.3MP TOF Time-of-Flight
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels7296x5472 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered27mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/1.7" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
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 Mate X
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
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 supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging55W Wired fast charging
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)Huawei Mate X
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, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
• Java framework
• Colors: Interstellar Blue
• Cover display: 6.6" AMOLED 1148x2480 (19.5:9)
• EMUI 9.1
• Leica optics (camera)
• Huawei SuperCharge (85% in 30min)

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Huawei Mate X
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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