Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
384MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3120
200
MP
MP
12mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3900
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB)
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16 Common items in both devices |
Super AMOLED / LTPO AMOLED |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+9 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 Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
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Model | Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) |
Other model names | Samsung Wave III GT-S8600 | Galaxy S25 Edge SM-S937B/Dual-SIM |
Country or region available | ![]() (Global, International) | ![]() (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
Release date | 10/1/2011 | 5/29/2025, Announced: 5/13/2025 |
Depth | 9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches) | 5.8 millimeters (0.23 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in) | 75.6 x 158.2 millimeters (2.98 x 6.23 in) |
Weight | 122 grams (4.27 ounces) | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
Screen size | 4" inches | 6.7" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~92.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x800 pixels (5:3) | 1440x3120 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 233 PPI | 513 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | Not supported | HDR10+ |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
System version | Bada 2.0 | Android 15 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | TouchWiz 3.0 | One UI 7.0 |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (SM8750-AB) (3nm) |
CPU | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.47GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.53GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | feature not registered | Qualcomm Adreno 830 (1100MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 2147092 (v10) Geekbench: 9391 (v6) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
RAM memory | 384MB LPDDR | 12GB LPDDR5X |
Internal storage | 4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM) | 512GB (476GB available) UFS 4.0 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | (dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.55"1.4ยตmPDAF |
Main camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 20000x10000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 24mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.6ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 8K@30fps 4K@30/60/120fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Not supported | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm (lens) |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Stereo sound |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 3 microphones |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
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 |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | 3.5mm (same audio output) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 3.0 + A2DP | 5.4 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 1500 mAh | 3900 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 25W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi2 wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | 8.7 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 517 hours (21.5 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
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 | โข Colors: Black โข Samsung ChatON โข UMA โข Java framework | โข Colors: Titanium Jetblack, Titanium Silver, Titanium Icyblue โข Samsung DeX |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) | Galaxy S25 Edge (SM-S937B/DS 512GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body) | 1.17W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.83W/kg (head) | 1.235W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body) |