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Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Dell Streak

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

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Compare Dell Streak X Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) 08Points
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
5"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Dell Streak

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 II (GT-S8530)} 8 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Streak} 8 Advantages Dell Streak
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)63%
Lighter
vs220 grams (7.7 ounces)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+252 PPI35%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs187 PPI
+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+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
384MB LPDDRvs+512MB SDRAM33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)vs+2GB (2.49GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)18%
Thinner
3.7"vs+5"35%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 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
1500 mAhvs+1530 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

24 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
480x800 pixels
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 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 II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
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ModelWave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
Other model namesSamsung Wave 2 S8530Dell Streak US, Dell Mini 5
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungDell
Release date11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/20108/13/2010
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)79.1 x 152.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.02 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)220 grams (7.7 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI187 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
System versionBada 1.2Android 1.6 Donut
Firmware updateBada 2.0Android 2.2.1 Froyo
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD8250
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
RAM memory384MB LPDDR512MB SDRAM
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
2GB (2.49GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
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 900/2100Not supported
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

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 20 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedfeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
20QF0
Battery capacity1500 mAh1530 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours9 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ebony Gray
• SNS
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Red, White
• 16GB microSD included
• Hidden 2GB microSD slot
• 720p video recording after update to Android 2.2 Froyo
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Dell Streak
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.39W/kg (head)feature not registered
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