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Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave vs Nokia 5800 XpressMusic phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 5800 XpressMusic X Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) 20Points
3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points Nokia 5800 XpressMusic Compare Samsung Wave X
3.2"
TFT

360x640

3.1
MP

0.1mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1320
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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Wave (GT-S8500)} 20 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) vs 5800 XpressMusic} 3 Advantages Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
+1GHz 32bit Single-core171%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs369MHz 32bit Single-core
+256MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+2GB (390MB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (81MB available)
+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)42%
Thinner
vs15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+480x800 pixels67%
Higher resolution screen
vs360x640 pixels
+283 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs229 PPI
+3.3"3%
Larger screen
vs3.2"
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+(front) 0.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.1MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs3G HSDPA
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh14%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1320 mAh
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
118 grams (4.13 ounces)vs+109 grams (3.82 ounces)8%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)16 times
More apps available to download and use

17 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3.6 Mbps
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+10 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 (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
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ModelWave (GT-S8500)5800 XpressMusic
Other model namesSamsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500BNokia Tube, Nokia 5800d-1
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/201011/27/2008
Depth10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)15.5 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)51.7 x 111 millimeters (2.04 x 4.37 in)
Weight118 grams (4.13 ounces)109 grams (3.82 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.3" inches3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~49.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)360x640 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)283 PPI229 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
System versionBada 1.0Symbian 9.4 S60 5th Edition Symbian^1
Firmware updateBada 2.0feature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird32bit: Nokia Rapido YII3E
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 369MHz ARM1136 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
RAM memory256MB LPDDR128MB SDRAM
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
256MB (81MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6/2 Mbps3.6 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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 focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels320x240 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedQCIF (176x144)
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 (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5J
Battery capacity1500 mAh1320 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours5 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLWAP, HTML, Flash player
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, Red, Blue
• 8GB microsSD included
• 3D stereo sound
• Nokia Maps 2.0 Touch
• Includes proprietary connector for TV
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)Nokia 5800 XpressMusic
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head)0.97W/kg (head)
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