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Sony Xperia P (LT22i) vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia P vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Wave 3 X Sony Xperia P (LT22i) 13Points
4"
LED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare Sony Xperia P X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia P (LT22i)

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Xperia P (LT22i)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia P (LT22i) vs Wave 3 (GT-S8600)} 7 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+1GB LPDDR2167%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs384MB LPDDR
+16GB (13GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (3GB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)2%
Lighter
vs122 grams (4.27 ounces)
+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+275 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times
More apps available to download and use
vs3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core23%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)6%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1305 mAhvs+1500 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices
16 million
4"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
3G HSUPA
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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ModelXperia P (LT22i)Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model namesSony Xperia P LT22, Sony LT22i, Sony NyphonSamsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySamsung
Release date5/1/201210/1/2011
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)59.5 x 122 millimeters (2.34 x 4.8 in)64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)275 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadBada 2.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U850032bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2384MB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)4GB (3GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type D3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB484659VU
Battery capacity1305 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours8.7 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)517 hours (21.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Video stabiliser
• xLOUD
• 3D sweep panorama
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Samsung ChatON
• UMA
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.78W/kg (head)0.83W/kg (head)
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