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Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs NGM Explorer

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

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Compare NGM Explorer X Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) 12Points
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
3.5"
TFT

320x480

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1780
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)} 12 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Explorer} 7 Advantages NGM Explorer
+1GHz 32bit Single-core25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs800MHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB (390MB available)52%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs512MB (256MB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)57%
Lighter
vs212 grams (7.42 ounces)
+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)54%
Thinner
vs18.2 millimeters (0.72 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 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+252 PPI53%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+3.7"6%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+HD (1280x720)167%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+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]
384MB LPDDRvs+512MB33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
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+1780 mAh19%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
3G HSUPA
+16 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)NGM Explorer
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ModelWave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
Other model namesSamsung Wave 2 S8530NGM Explorer Dual Sim, NGM WeMove Explorer
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNGM
Release date11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/20107/1/2012
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)18.2 millimeters (0.72 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)212 grams (7.42 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedWaterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~44.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)320x480 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
System versionBada 1.2Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware updateBada 2.0feature not registered
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird32bit: MediaTek MT6573T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
RAM memory384MB LPDDR512MB
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
512MB (256MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED 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 focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
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)NGM Explorer
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + 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, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

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

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1780 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours5 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)160 hours (6.7 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ebony Gray
• SNS
Java framework
• Colors: Black, Red on black, Yellow on black
• 8GB microSD included
• Swiftkey
• WiFi hotspot
• MIL-STD 810G certified
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)NGM Explorer
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)0.489W/kg (body)
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