Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi 6 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/4/2018 9:10 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 6 X Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

23Points Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global) Compare Samsung Wave 3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.45"
IPS

720x1440

12
MP

5mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	vs	23 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+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	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)176% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+3GB LPDDR37 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (3GB available)	vs	+32GB (22GB available)6 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 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)19% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+720x1440 pixels170% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+295 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.45"36% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage 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
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) 150 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh100% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
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Model	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Other model names	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600	Xiaomi Redmi 6 Global 3GB RAM + 32GB, Xiaomi Cereus
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Europe), India, Taiwan
Brand	Samsung	Xiaomi
Release date	10/1/2011	6/1/2018
Depth	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)	71.5 x 147.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.81 in)
Weight	122 grams (4.27 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 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)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.45" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	720x1440 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	295 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
System version	Bada 2.0	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz 3.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Chipset	32bit	64bit: MediaTek Helio P22 (MT6762) (12nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR GE8320 (650MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
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	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	M1804C3DG version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 M1804C3DH version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 VoLTE M1804C3DG version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) M1804C3DH version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE (Bands 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
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)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.21.12μm
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
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.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, 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	4.2 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
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)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
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: Grey, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • MIUI 9.6
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)	Redmi 6 (32GB Global)
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