Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson txt vs Samsung Wave phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/3/2016 1:08 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave X Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

2.55"
TFT

320x240

3.1
MP

64MB
RAM

Single-core

1000
mAh

(Removable)

24Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare Sony Ericsson txt X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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!

1 Advantage Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	vs	24 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+95 grams (3.33 ounces)24% Lighter	vs	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
64MB SDRAM	vs	+256MB LPDDR3 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
120MB (100MB available)	vs	+2GB (390MB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)	vs	+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)33% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousand	vs	+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x240 pixels	vs	+480x800 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
157 PPI	vs	+283 PPI80% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.55"	vs	+3.3"29% Larger screen
(back) 3.1MP	vs	+(back) 5MP56% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QVGA (320x240)	vs	+HD (1280x720)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 apps	vs	+3000 apps (Samsung Apps)299 times More apps available to download and use
2G EDGE	vs	+3G HSUPAAdvantage The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.177 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supported	vs	+Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1000 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

10 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Only digital zoom

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

3.5mm jack

FM (RDS)

+3 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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Model	txt (CK13a)	Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson TXT CK13	Samsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2011	4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth	14.5 millimeters (0.57 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 106 millimeters (2.36 x 4.17 in)	56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight	95 grams (3.33 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	2.55" inches	3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~31.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x240 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Not supported	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	157 PPI	283 PPI
Colors	260 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System version	Proprietary OS	Bada 1.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset	32bit	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-core PNX-4910 (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	feature not registered	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory	64MB SDRAM	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	120MB (100MB available)	2GB (390MB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	0.177 Mbps	3.6/2 Mbps
Network technology	2G	2G, 3G
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	Not supported	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)	3.1 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2048x1536 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	QVGA (320x240)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Not supported	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
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
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	Not supported	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Sensors	Not supported	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1000 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	3.2 hours	7 hours
Standby	416 hours (17.3 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Call control	Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML	HTML, XHTML
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Fixed QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Blue, White, Pink • Facebook and Twitter • Google Mail and Google Talk Java framework	• Colors: Ebony Gray • 1GB microSD • mDNIe technology • Samsung Voice & Motion UI • DNSe Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson txt (CK13a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head)