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Samsung Wave review

6.3/10 AVG.
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6.3/10
Informr score
The Samsung Wave currently has an Informr score of 6.3 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 8 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Bada OS
Operating system
Operating system
Bada OS
1 GHz
Processor
Processor
1 GHz
3.3"
Screen Size
Screen Size
3.3"
5+ MP
Camera
Camera
5+ MP
1500 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


The Guardian
The Guardian

Perfectly good look and feel to the phone, a sturdy but slender shell encasing a fairly high-spec bit of mobile kit. It's when you activate the screen things start to go downhill. The home screen – quite separate from the screen of apps – has six iterations as you swipe your finger righ...

- Josh Halliday, The Guardian
MobileBurn
MobileBurn

The Wave has one of the best displays on the planet, and its user interface is far nicer than what we have come to expect from any TouchWiz branded device.

- Michael Oryl, MobileBurn
CNET
CNET

We have to give the Samsung Wave credit for its gorgeous case and screen, and for introducing the Bada software, which is definitely an improvement on previous Samsung feature phones. But if Bada is going to drag complicated smart-phone features, such as multiple email and social networking acco...

- Flora Graham, CNET


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Common Questions


We've got you covered! Download a free PDF copy of the Samsung Wave user manual here.


Samsung backs up the Wave with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Wave has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Samsung support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Samsung's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



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Screen Size
3.3"

The Samsung Wave's screen size is 3.3 inches with x pixels resolution.

Processor
1 GHz

There is a ARM Cortex A8 1 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on proprietary operating system firmware.

Camera
5+ MP

You can take photos or capture video with the phone's onboard 5+ MP camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera useful for video chat and self portraits.

Storage
541 MB

Internal memory is 541 MB. An external, MicroSD (up to 32 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
1500mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 1500 mAh battery. Samsung's performance ratings are 25 days standby time, 900 minutes.

Samsung Wave Specs

Overview
Release Date April 15, 2010
Regions Available Canada
Operating System No

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Processor ARM Cortex A8 1 GHz
Internal Storage 541 MB
RAM No
Hearing Aid Compatible No
TTY/TDD No
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Head: 0.88 W/kg
Body: 1.11 W/kg
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Data Cable, Headset, Manual, Standard Battery
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA
Mobile / Cellular Data
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling No
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) No
SIM card size
Yes
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB OTG Support No
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 3.0
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot No
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD (up to 32 GB)
NFC No
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Zoom
4x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Smile detection
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX
Video Recording Parameters
HD (1280 x 720 pixels), 20 fps
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology AMOLED
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution x pixels
Pixel Density Unknown
Size 3.3 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer
Multi-Touch No
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features -
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 1500 mAh
Removable Battery Yes
Wireless Charging
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Unknown
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 900 minutes
Standby Time Up to 25 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Colors Black
Dimensions [H x W x D] 11.8 x 5.6 x 1.1 cm (4.6 x 2.2 x 0.4 in)
Weight 118 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof Unknown
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers No
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key No
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Messaging: SMS, MMS, IM
Multi-Use Smart Phone / PDA: Yes
Graphics: Yes
Themes: Yes
Backlit Illumination: Yes
Predictive Text Entry: T9
Voicemail Key: Yes
Any Key Answer: Yes
Keypad/Screen Lock: Yes
Contact List Capacity: 1000
Multiple Numbers Per Contact:
Photo Caller ID: Yes
Web Browser: Yes
Email Client: Yes
Email Protocols: POP3, IMAP, SMTP
PC Synchronization: Yes
DLNA Support: Yes
Java Application: Yes
Audio Formats: MP3, eAAC+, AAC+, AAC, AMR, WMA, WAV
Video Playback Formats: 3GP / 3GPP, MPEG-4, WMV, DivX
Streaming Video: Yes
Custom Ringtones: No
Vibration Alert: Yes
Downloadable Ringtones: Yes
Ringer ID: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Haptic Feedback: Yes
Data Tethering: Yes
Radio: Yes (FM)
Wi-fi Encryption: WPA
Viewable document types: DOC, DOCX, HTML, PDF, PPT, PPTX, RTF, TXT, XLS
Games: Downloadable
Apps: Downloadable
Included Software / Apps: -
To-Do / Task List, Calendar, World Clock, Alarm, Stop Watch, Timer, Calculator, Voice Memos / Recorder

Other Names (AKA): Samsung S8500
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