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Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Motorola A1600

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave II vs Motorola A1600 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola A1600 X Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) 26Points
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP
64MB
RAM

Single-core

930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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)} 26 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs A1600} 1 Advantage Motorola A1600
+384MB LPDDR5 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs64MB SDRAM
+2GB (390MB available)13 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128MB (27MB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB microSD
+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)66%
Thinner
vs19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)
+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+252 PPI51%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+3.7"54%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 5MP56%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+3000 apps (Samsung Apps)299 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps14 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+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
+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh61%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs930 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vs2.5mm jack
+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
vsNot supported
+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
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+128 grams (4.48 ounces)5%
Lighter

9 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS) / FM
A-GPS, GeoTagging / A-GPS
+2 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)Motorola A1600
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ModelWave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
Other model namesSamsung Wave 2 S8530Motorola A1600 MING2, Motorola MING2 A1600
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungMotorola
Release date11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/20108/1/2008
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)19.6 millimeters (0.77 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)53.5 x 98.9 millimeters (2.11 x 3.89 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)128 grams (4.48 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~33.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
System versionBada 1.2Proprietary OS
Firmware updateBada 2.0feature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbirdfeature not registered
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
RAM memory384MB LPDDR64MB SDRAM
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
128MB (27MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB microSD
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
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 Mbps0.236 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, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
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)Motorola A1600
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240)
FlashLED flashNot 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
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 II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
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)Motorola A1600
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV3GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack2.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
Not supported
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours6 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)180 hours (7.5 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaExternal retractable antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ebony Gray
• SNS
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Linux 2.6 OS
• Business card scanner
• Photo editor
• Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF viewer
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Motorola A1600
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)0.58W/kg (head), 0.26W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.39W/kg (head)0.78W/kg (head)
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