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Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT vs Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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

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Compare Samsung Wave II X Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT 01Point
2"
TFT

240x320

5
MP
N/A
N/A
vs
22Points Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530) Compare Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT X
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)

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!

Ascent Ferrari GT} 1 Advantage Vertu Ascent Ferrari GT vs Wave II (GT-S8530)} 22 Advantages Samsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
+8GB20 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs2GB (390MB available)
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
187 grams (6.55 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)39%
Lighter
18 millimeters (0.71 inches)vs+11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)53%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT SuperClear LCDAdvantage
TFT SuperClear LCD display is brighter and more vivid
240x320 pixelsvs+480x800 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
200 PPIvs+252 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2"vs+3.7"85%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3000 apps (Samsung Apps)299 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G HSUPA) vs+(3G HSUPA) 3.6 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

16 Common items in both devices
60Hz
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
3G HSUPA
+9 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

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
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ModelAscent Ferrari GTWave II (GT-S8530)
Other model namesVertu Ascent Ferrari GT, Vertu Ascent X, RM-589VSamsung Wave 2 S8530
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandVertuSamsung
Release date5/1/201111/30/2010, Announced: 10/29/2010
Depth18 millimeters (0.71 inches)11.8 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)45 x 118 millimeters (1.77 x 4.65 in)59.8 x 123.9 millimeters (2.35 x 4.88 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT SuperClear LCD
Screen size2" inches3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~23.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~52.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels480x800 pixels (5:3)
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)200 PPI252 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassSapphire GlassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
System versionProprietary OSBada 1.2
Firmware updatefeature not registeredBada 2.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz 3.0

⚙️ Processor

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
RAM memoryfeature not registered384MB LPDDR
Internal storage8GB2GB (390MB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered3.6/2 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, HSUPACSD, GPRS, 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

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)SupportedHD (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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 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

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation1 microphoneNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supported3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5CV
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy4 hours6.8 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)550 hours (22.9 days)

➕ Other features

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Flashlight
Vertu Concierge
• Vertu Fortress secure backup
Java framework
• Colors: Ebony Gray
• SNS
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Vertu Ascent Ferrari GTSamsung Wave II (GT-S8530)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.41W/kg (head), 0.44W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.39W/kg (head)
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