Updated : Feb 23, 2018, 6:44 AM

Samsung Wave

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Released · Apr 21, 2010

This device is also known as Samsung GT-S8500

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Design
Dimensions	4.65 x 2.20 x 0.43 inches 118 x 56 x 10.9 mm
Weight	4.09 oz / 116.0 g

Display
Size	3.3-inch, 46.96% screen-to-body
Type	Super AMOLED
Resolution	800x480px, 283 PPI
Colors	16 777 216
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass

Hardware
Processor	1000 MHz
Memory	2GB
Storage expansion	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS	bada (2.0, 1.0)

Battery
Type	1500 mAh, Li - Ion

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash	LED
Video recording	720p (30 fps) Video calling
Front	Yes

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	3.0
WLAN	b,g,n 802.11 b, g, n
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Location	A-GPS
Other	Computer sync

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

Cellular
3G Bands	8, 1
Data Speed	HSDPA 3.6 Mbit/s, UMTS

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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Overall User Rating

(31 reviews)

9.4

Build quality

9.8

Camera quality

9.7

Performance

9.7

Display

Battery life and charging

9.2

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