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Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs HMD Fusion X1

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

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Compare HMD Fusion X Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) 04Points
3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
6.56"
IPS

720x1612

108
MP

50mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HMD Fusion X1

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 (GT-S8500)} 4 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs Fusion X1} 29 Advantages HMD Fusion X1
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)71%
Lighter
vs202 grams (7.07 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+283 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs269 PPI
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MB LPDDRvs+6GB LPDDR4X23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)vs+128GB (101GB available)264 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.32 millimeters (0.33 inches)31%
Thinner
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1612 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
3.3"vs+6.56"99%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 108MP + 2MP21 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 50MP162 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+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(5G Sub6) 2000 Mbps555 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+5000 mAh2 times
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+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP54 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
+14 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
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ModelWave (GT-S8500)Fusion X1
Other model namesSamsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500BHMD Fusion X1 for Kids (Xplora)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungHMD
Release date4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/20109/11/2024, Announced: 9/5/2024
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.32 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)75.5 x 164.15 millimeters (2.97 x 6.46 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)202 grams (7.07 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing

πŸ“² Display

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.3" inches6.56" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)720x1612 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)283 PPI269 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display featuresNot supported480nits[typ], 600nits[peak]

πŸ€– Operating System

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
System versionBada 1.0Android 14
Firmware updateBada 2.0Android 16
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0Xplora Guardian

βš™οΈ Processor

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (SM4450) (4nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 1.95GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 613 (955MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
RAM memory256MB LPDDR6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3.6/2 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedGlobal version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)
USA version:
SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 4, 5, 7, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat7
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 25, 26, 28, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (41)
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6

πŸ“· Camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
108 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels12000x9000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
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 supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels50 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels8160x6120 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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
OZO Audio
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging33W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 1.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hours56 hours (2.3 days)
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Ebony Gray
β€’ 1GB microSD
β€’ mDNIe technology
β€’ Samsung Voice & Motion UI
β€’ DNSe
Java framework
β€’ Colors: Black

☒️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)HMD Fusion X1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head)feature not registered
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