Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 9:26 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy A9 (2018) 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)

28Points Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2220

24
MP

24mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3800
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)

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	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)50% Lighter	vs	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X15 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)36 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+eMMC 5.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)27% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2220 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+392 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.3"58% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 24MP + 10MP + 8MP + 5MP9 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 24MP77 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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 HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps30 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3800 mAh153% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
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 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Other model names	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600	Galaxy A9 SM-A920F/Dual-Sim (6GB RAM), SM-A920FZBJZTO
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Brazil, India, Malaysia
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2011	10/11/2018
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)	77 x 162.5 millimeters (3.03 x 6.4 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	183 grams (6.41 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	1080x2220 pixels (18.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	392 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
System version	Bada 2.0	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	TouchWiz 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 SDM660 (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	Qualcomm Adreno 512 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	128GB (110GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	450/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (38, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 24 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.9"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP ultrawide f/2.412mm1/4.0"1.12µm 5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	5656x4240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	517 hours (21.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
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: Caviar Black, Lemonade Blue, Bubblegum Pink • Samsung Pay • Dolby Atmos
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Galaxy A9 2018 (SM-A920F/DS 128GB/6GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)	0.27W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.83W/kg (head)	feature not registered