Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs Microsoft Lumia 650 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/2/2016 6:57 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Microsoft Lumia 650 X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

20Points Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	vs	20 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	AMOLED
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR3167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3GB available)	vs	+16GB (11GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC5 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)43% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+294 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)	vs	+1000000 apps (Windows Store)332 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) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh33% 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	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices

122 grams (4.27 ounces)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HD (1280x720)

+15 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)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Lumia 650 (4G)
Other model names	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600	Microsoft Lumia 650 Single Sim RM-1152, Microsoft Saana
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA
Brand	Samsung	Microsoft
Release date	10/1/2011	2/18/2016
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)	70.9 x 142 millimeters (2.79 x 5.59 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Display type	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
System version	Bada 2.0	Windows 10 Mobile
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 212 MSM8909v2 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	150/50 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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
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)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 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)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8.7 hours	13 hours
Standby	517 hours (21.5 days)	624 hours (26 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Samsung ChatON • UMA Java framework	• Colors: Black, White • Aluminium frame • ClearBlack display • OneDrive 15GB • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Microsoft Lumia 650 (4G)
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