Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave II vs Motorola Edge 30 Neo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/6/2022 6:58 PM, updated: 3/3/2023 8:09 AM

Compare Motorola Edge 30 Neo X Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

33Points Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS) Compare Samsung Wave II X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.28"
POLED

1080x2400

64
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4020
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)

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!

6 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	vs	33 Advantages Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDR	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X20 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)	vs	+128GB (104GB available)272 times More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)	vs	+UFS 2.2Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)52% Thinner
TFT SuperClear LCD	vs	+P-OLEDAdvantage P-OLED display is brighter and more vivid
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2400 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
252 PPI	vs	+419 PPI66% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+6.28"70% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP15 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 32MP103 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 HSUPA	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps555 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+4020 mAh168% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo sound with dual speakersAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
Not supported	vs	+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 [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

14 Common items in both devices

Plastic body, glass front

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
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Model	Wave II (GT-S8530)	Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Other model names	Samsung Wave 2 S8530	Moto Edge 30 Neo 5G XT2245-1 Single-SIM, PAV00028MX +Pantone
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Argentina, Mexico, Peru
Brand	Samsung	Motorola
Release date	11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010	10/7/2022, Announced: 9/8/2022
Depth	11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)	7.75 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)	71.2 x 152.9 millimeters (2.8 x 6.02 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Display type	TFT SuperClear LCD	P-OLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	6.28" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~87.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	419 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	DCI-P3
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
System version	Bada 1.2	Android 12
Firmware update	Bada 2.0	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz 3.0	My UX
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375) (6nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 660 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 660 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 619 (840MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 380818 (v9) Geekbench: 1964 (v5.1) GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
RAM memory	384MB LPDDR	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)	128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.6/2 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 78)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µmAF
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.7µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	4020 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	68W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	feature not registered
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Ebony Gray • SNS Java framework	• Colors: Black Onyx, Ice Palace, Very Peri, Aqua Foam • Protective case included ThinkShield • Ready For
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)	Motorola Edge 30 Neo (128GB/8GB SS)
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