T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

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Side by side comparison between T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/1/2013 7:10 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:58 PM

Compare Samsung Wave 3 X T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600) Compare T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide

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9 Advantages T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB LPDDR
+252 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	233 PPI
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+1520 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+4GB (3GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)51% Lighter
14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)41% Thinner
TFT Super LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"	vs	+4"8% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

480x800 pixels

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+21 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
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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Model	myTouch 4G Slide	Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Other model names	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide, HTC Doubleshot	Samsung Wave III GT-S8600
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	T-Mobile	Samsung
Release date	7/22/2011	10/1/2011
Depth	14 millimeters (0.55 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	66 x 122 millimeters (2.6 x 4.8 in)	64.2 x 125.9 millimeters (2.53 x 4.96 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~48.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Bada 2.0
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	384MB LPDDR
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	4GB (3GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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	UMTS 1700/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	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	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	3.5mm (same audio output)	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB484659VU
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	8.7 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	517 hours (21.5 days)
➕ Other features
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	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	Retractable QWERTY keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 8GB microSD included HAC M3/T3 Java framework	• Colors: Black • Samsung ChatON • UMA Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide	Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.53W/kg (head), 0.82W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.83W/kg (head)

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T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide vs Samsung Wave 3 (GT-S8600)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide vs Samsung Wave 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate