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Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs Motorola P30 (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave vs Motorola P30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola P30 X Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) 03Points
3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Motorola P30 (128GB) Compare Samsung Wave X
6.2"
IPS

1080x2246

16
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola P30 (128GB)

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Wave (GT-S8500)} 3 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs P30 (128GB)} 28 Advantages Motorola P30 (128GB)
+118 grams (4.13 ounces)44%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 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 (114GB available)298 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+7.69 millimeters (0.3 inches)42%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
480x800 pixelsvs+1080x2246 pixels5 times
Higher resolution screen
283 PPIvs+402 PPI42%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.3"vs+6.2"88%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 5MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 12MP38 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 LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps82 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + 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+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
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ModelWave (GT-S8500)P30 (128GB)
Other model namesSamsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500BMoto P30 XT1943-1 6GB RAM, Lenovo XT1943-1, Motorola One
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
China
China
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/20109/1/2018
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)7.69 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)75.95 x 155.5 millimeters (2.99 x 6.12 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)

📲 Display

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.3" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)1080x2246 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)283 PPI402 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
System versionBada 1.0Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateBada 2.0feature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
RAM memory256MB LPDDR6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
128GB (114GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
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)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6/2 Mbps300/50 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
5MP depth f/2.2
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels12 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.9 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours11 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ebony Gray
• 1GB microSD
• mDNIe technology
• Samsung Voice & Motion UI
• DNSe
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Aurora blue
• ZUI 4.0
• 2.5D curved glass
• Max Vision HD+ 19:9
• Moto Actions, Moto Display
• Dolby audio
• TurboPower: 8h in 15min

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Motorola P30 (128GB)
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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