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Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs Apple iPhone 4 (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave vs Apple iPhone 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 4 X Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) 08Points
3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
13Points Apple iPhone 4 (32GB) Compare Samsung Wave X
3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 4 (32GB)

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Wave (GT-S8500)} 8 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs iPhone 4 (32GB)} 13 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)16%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh6%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1420 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
256MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)73 times
More internal storage for applications and files
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)17%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+640x960 pixels60%
Higher resolution screen
283 PPIvs+330 PPI17%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.3"vs+3.5"6%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+2300000 apps (App Store)766 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

27 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core
Flash (EEPROM)
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+20 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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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
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ModelWave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
Other model namesSamsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500BiPhone 4
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungApple
Release date4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/20106/1/2010
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontStainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size3.3" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)640x960 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)283 PPI330 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
System versionBada 1.0iOS 4.0
Firmware updateBada 2.0iOS 7.0
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird32bit: Apple A4 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
32GB (28GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6/2 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1936 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.75ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (720x480)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, iTunes

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1420 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours12 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

โž• Other features

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Ebony Gray
โ€ข 1GB microSD
โ€ข mDNIe technology
โ€ข Samsung Voice & Motion UI
โ€ข DNSe
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: Black, White
โ€ข Videocalling over Wi-Fi only
โ€ข iCloud service

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)iPhone 4 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head)0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
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