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Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 mini phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S5 mini X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 02Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X
4.5"
AMOLED

720x1280

8
MP

2.1mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)

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)} 2 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.4GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Quad-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+1.5GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
122 grams (4.27 ounces)vs+120 grams (4.2 ounces)2%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)9%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+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) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2.1MP6 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 HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+2100 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP67 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+15 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)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
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ModelWave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Other model namesSamsung Wave III GT-S8600Galaxy S5 mini G800HQ 4G, Samsung Atlantic
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
Turkey
Turkey
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date10/1/20117/1/2014
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)64.8 x 131.1 millimeters (2.55 x 5.16 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
System versionBada 2.0Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Chipset32bit32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Quad 3470 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredARM Mali-400 MP4 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
RAM memory384MB LPDDR1.5GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered31mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
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)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours10 hours
Standby517 hours (21.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), 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: Black, Blue, White, Gold
• Panorama photo
• S-Voice

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)Galaxy S5 mini (LTE SM-G800HQ)
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)0.693W/kg (head), 0.544W/kg (body)
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