Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Wave Y vs Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/15/2013 11:39 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 9:13 PM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos X Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

2
MP

N/A

1200
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589) Compare Samsung Wave Y X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)

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!

5 Advantages Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	vs	8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)23% Lighter	vs	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
+12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)2% Thinner	vs	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+180 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+3G HSDPAAdvantage The 3G HSDPA network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps132% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
832MHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+800MHz 32bit Single-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3.2"	vs	+3.5"9% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 3.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
3000 apps (Samsung Apps)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1200 mAh	vs	+1650 mAh38% 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.

21 Common items in both devices

150MB / 512MB (158MB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

320x480 pixels

Only digital zoom

QVGA (320x240)

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Other model names	Samsung Wave Young S5380, Samsung Wave538, Wave Y LaFleur	Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos i589 CDMA
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), China, India
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Release date	11/1/2011	2/1/2012
Depth	12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.2 x 110 millimeters (2.29 x 4.33 in)	59.9 x 112.4 millimeters (2.36 x 4.43 in)
Weight	102 grams (3.57 ounces)	125 grams (4.38 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.2" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	180 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
System version	Bada 2.0	Android 2.2.1 Froyo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Qualcomm MSM7627T
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 832MHz	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM1136EJ-S (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
RAM memory	feature not registered	256MB
Internal storage	150MB	512MB (158MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2 Mbps	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS
📷 Camera
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	QVGA (320x240)
Flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	feature not registered	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	feature not registered	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front camera resolution	Not supported	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	feature not registered	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB454357VU	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1200 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	7 hours
Standby	570 hours (23.8 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	feature not registered	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, LaFleur edition • 2GB microSD included • Samsung ChatON • Wi-Fi Direct • Wi-Fi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black • 2GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Smile Shot/Panorama • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Wave Y (GT-S5380)	Galaxy Ace Duos (SCH-i589)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered