Samsung Wave Specs

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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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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
Device type: Smartphone
OS: bada (2.0, 1.0)

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
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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