Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)

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

1/31/2013 2:52 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:09 PM

Compare LG Optimus True HD X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

16Points LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	vs	16 Advantages LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
+4GB (3GB available)50% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)6% Thinner	vs	10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)35% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+326 PPI40% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.2MP3 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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1830 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
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Model	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Other model names	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600	LG Maximo True HD LTE, LG-P936, LGP936
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), Hong Kong, Singapore
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	10/1/2011	5/1/2012
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)	67.9 x 132.9 millimeters (2.67 x 5.23 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
System version	Bada 2.0	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz 3.0	LG Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat3 (3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-49KH
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1830 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8.7 hours	4 hours
Standby	517 hours (21.5 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Samsung ChatON • UMA • Java framework	• Colors: Black • 16GB microSD included • T-DMB TV (doesn't work in America) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
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