- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How it compares
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Samsung Wave 3
- bada 2.0
- 3.5G
- 4"
- 1.4 GHz
Released October, 2011
by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The deep blacks are quick to impress and even though the screen is not as bright as LCDs, it has very good sunlight legibility.
Conclusion Check out the Samsung Wave 3
First reviewed December, 2011
Features Key features of the Samsung Wave 3
1.4 GHz
bada 2.0 3.5G
by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)It has mesmerizingly deep blacks and even though it's not as bright as LCDs, it still offers very good sunlight legibility.
screen size
4"
5.5"
3.1"
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The resolved detail is lower than we would have liked, but overall the quality is good and will probably fit the most users’ needs.
screen resolution
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The amount of resolved detail and the contrast are very good, noise levels are kept under reasonable control.
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The amount of resolved detail and the contrast are very good, with noise kept well under control.
memory
| 0 GB | 2 GB  | 6 GB |
processor
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The 1.4GHz CPU will deliver top-notch performance if the Galaxy S Plus is any indication.
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)It is gentle on the hardware too and runs glitch-free on the single-core processor.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP  | 8 MP |
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)It’s certainly not a flop (largely thanks to the affordable devices available) but for a high-end phone, you gotta do better than a 5 megapixel camera with 720p video recording and a 2-year old screen tech.
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)You can also switch to the front-facing camera, which is capable of recording up to VGA resolution.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Wave 3
cpu speed
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The two phones are practically the same - from the 4" SuperAMOLED screens to the 1.4GHz processors.
talk time
510 min
300 min
601 min
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The battery is rated at 8 and a half hours of talk time and 480 hours of standby.
Wave 3 by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The rear cover doesn't completely detach from the body - once unhinged it slides up to let you access the battery and memory and SIM slots.
Our analysis How does it stack up against its top 10 competitors
pros
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3.5 mm -
Capacitive -
5 MP -
Many games and videos on the Internet require Adobe Flash -
1.7 GB -
OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power -
1280 x 720 @ 30 fps -
Share your cellphone's data plan with other devices -
800 x 480 -
1.4 GHz -
510 min -
233 ppi -
1,500 mA·h -
4" -
Take photos even in poor lighting -
5 MP -
10 mm -
64 x 126 x 10 mm -
Oct, 2011
cons
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28,800 min
Reviews Word on the street
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Screen
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The interface is simple – there’s a tuning dial and you can save as many as 8 stations as favourites that are accessible right on the main screen.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Touch-focus is enabled too.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Editing the panes is easy – you pinch zoom-out to display an aggregate view of all panes, which you can then easily rearrange, delete or add.
Apps
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)If the music player is running, you'll get the music widget at the top of the lockscreen.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Samsung Apps is your only app store, Music hub is for music.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)If the music player is running, you'll get the music widget at the top.
Type
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The messaging app has been completely redesigned in Bada 2.0 and now it resembles the corresponding apps in Android and iOS.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Bada OS has a cool phonebook feature, which is also available in TouchWiz-skinned Androids.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Just like the gallery, the Bada 2.0 music player has been redesigned and now looks just like the Android one.
Operating system
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Bada OS itself has made the jump to a new major version and now offers an interface that holds its own even against high-end Androids.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Bada OS has made the jump to a new major version and the interface can hold its own even against high-end Androids.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Although the Bada OS is heavily indebted to Android, there are some important differences.
Video
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)The interface of the video player is quite simple, yet powerful.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Video player is awesome • settings.
Samsung Wave 3 | by GSM Arena (Aug, 2011)Performance with higher-res videos is great – it played 720p videos like a champ.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | Apple iPhone 5 Most built-in storage Apple iPhone 5 vs Samsung Wave 3 |
 | 2 | Samsung Galaxy Note II Rated the best by consumers Galaxy Note II vs Wave 3 |
 | 3 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Long standby time Galaxy Ace 2 vs Wave 3 |
 | 4 | Nokia Lumia 520 Longest battery life during active use Nokia Lumia 520 vs Samsung Wave 3 |
 | 5 | HTC 8S 3-way tie: Has a gyroscope HTC 8S vs Samsung Wave 3 |
 | 6 | LG Optimus L7 4-way tie: Supports NFC LG Optimus L7 vs Samsung Wave 3 |
 | 7 | Sony Live with Walkman 5-way tie: Good selection of apps Sony Live with Walkman vs Samsung Wave 3 |
 | 8 | Pantech Crossover Has a keyboard Pantech Crossover vs Samsung Wave 3 |
New duel?
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