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Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs Nokia 1

Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave II vs Nokia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia 1 X Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) 04Points
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2150
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia 1

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)} 4 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) vs 1} 20 Advantages Nokia 1
+252 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.1GHz 64bit Quad-core87%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
384MB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR3167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (390MB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)12 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Flash (EEPROM)vs+eMMC 5.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)3%
Lighter
11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)24%
Thinner
TFT SuperClear LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
3.7"vs+4.5"22%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+2150 mAh43%
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)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
EIS: Digital stabilization
+15 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)Nokia 1
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ModelWave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
Other model namesSamsung Wave 2 S8530Nokia 1 TA-1047, TA-1056, TA-1060, TA-1066, TA-1079
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date11/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/20104/1/2018
Depth11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)67.78 x 133.6 millimeters (2.67 x 5.26 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
Display typeTFT SuperClear LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~61.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels (5:3)480x854 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
System versionBada 1.2Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateBada 2.0Android 10
User InterfaceTouchWiz 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
Chipset32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird64bit: MediaTek MT6737M (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540ARM Mali-T720 MP1 550Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
RAM memory384MB LPDDR1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 5.0
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.6/2 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
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 900/2100Global, India version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
America version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
Global version:
LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
America version:
LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40)
India version:
LTE (1, 3, 5)
TD-LTE (40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFWVGA (854x480)
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)Nokia 1
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, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV output3.5mm (same audio output)Not supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2150 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.8 hours9 hours
Standby550 hours (22.9 days)360 hours (15 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ebony Gray
• SNS
Java framework
• Colors: Warm Red, Dark Blue
• Android Go edition
• Xpress-on back covers
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)Nokia 1
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)0.72W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body)
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