| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $150.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA
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| Launch | Announced | 2011, August. Released 2011, October |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 125.9 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.96 x 2.53 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 122 g (4.30 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 (~56.3% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | |
| Features |
TouchWiz UI - Handwriting recognition |
|
| Platform | OS | bada 2.0 |
| CPU | 1.4 GHz Scorpion | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 4GB | |
| Main Camera | Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA |
| Features | Dual-LED flash | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, UMA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP, EDR | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Samsung Mobile Navigator | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| Features |
Samsung ChatON TV-Out MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/Flac player MP4/MKV/H.264/WMV/Xvid/DivX player Organizer Music recognition Document viewer Photo editor Voice memo Predictive text input (T9 Trace) |
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| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
| Charging | 18W wired | |
| Stand-by | Up to 535 h (2G) / Up to 517 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h 15 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 40 min (3G) | |
| Misc | Colors | Black |
| SAR | 0.53 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.83 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 150 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 68dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 69dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -85.7dB / Crosstalk -85.3dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 44h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung S8600 Wave 3
Advantages
- Luminous AMOLED panel engineered for vivid color accuracy and outdoor readability
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Samsung S8600 Wave 3 enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern AMOLED panel measuring 4 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Unisoc T606 (12 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 5MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 1500mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Samsung S8600 Wave 3 presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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