Samsung Wave Specs

7.5

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Samsung Wave Review

9.4

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Released

Apr 21, 2010

Display

3.3 inches
800 x 480 pixels

Camera

5 MP (Single camera)

Storage

2GB, microSDHC

Battery

1500 mAh

OS

bada 2.0

Description

The Samsung Wave S8500 is the first official bada phone. It sports sleek design with 3.3-inch Super AMOLED display that delivers even greater image quality with reduced energy consumption. The Wave is also equipped with a 1GHz Samsung processor that should allow for smooth 3D gaming and HD video playback. Its 5MP camera is capable of capturing HD video clips.

This device is also known as Samsung GT-S8500

Pros

Small dimensions (4.65 x 2.20 x 0.43 inches)

Cons

Thick body (0.43 inches)

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I have it 28 users

I had it 34 users

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Display
Size:	3.3 inches
Resolution:	800 x 480 pixels, 283 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:	46.96 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass)

Hardware
Processor:	1000 MHz
Internal storage:	2GB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS:	bada (2.0, 1.0)
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Capacity:	1500 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	1280x720 (HD) (30 fps)
Features:	Video calling
Front:	Yes

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.65 x 2.20 x 0.43 inches (118 x 56 x 10.9 mm)
Weight:	4.09 oz (116.0 g)

Cellular
3G:	Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Features:	Music recognition
Screen mirroring:	TV-out
Radio:	FM, RDS, Recording option

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	3.0
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g, n
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Charging
Location:	A-GPS
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass
Other:	Computer sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Feb 02, 2010
FCC ID value:	A3LGTS8500
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.00 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz
Body:	1.02 W/kg
Measured in:	1900 MHz

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Monch

Bada OS is not that Good

Posted: May 17, 2012, 8:47 AM

Phone owned for more than a year

The specs is good,incredibly fast,sleek design,good battery life,good camera and video recorder,wifi is quite fast,music player is loud,fast bluetooth and gorilla glass display (scratch resistant). The problem is there are few apps in Bada and some of them are not working properly and im not pleased by the Java apps because its quality is not good. In short, this smartphone is very good the only reason why its not an excellent phone for me because of the apps, few games and many of the apps is not free.

RamyAbdelbadea

Arena Apprentice

Really Good Phone

Posted: Nov 07, 2011, 1:15 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

i got this phone once it Released and i was so happy all the time with its speed, waaw screen colores and fast easy handling .. but screen maybe need to be larger and samsung didn't offer a good programes to it .. and talking about the browser , its really not that good :( fast but always says ( memory not enough ) .. about the camera .. its a really very good camera .. in still photos it is good , but in video .. it is Waaaw :)

Niceface [deleted]

Best than Iphone 4

Posted: Jul 27, 2011, 7:08 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

Wave is a good phone with a good construction. It feels very good in your hands and it is very fast. The single problem is the OS Bada which needs some improvements and develop more apps for it. I am waitng for version 2.00 of Bada which i saw on the youtube that is awesome. I hope that the OS will be upgraded and the apps will be like on android. A major problem i find in SAR value which is a little too big and i found necesary to have an Back button like htc desire. Another problem is that the Samsung doesn't update flash support !!! I hope that the new version 2.0 to be updated periodicaly. Also, for internet surfing it is nice to add to the update the "text reflow" function! The GPS i can't use it because the software is unlicensed.