OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Samsung S8500 WaveDiscontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  HTC WildfireDiscontinued | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 118mm (4.65") | 106.8mm (4.2") |
| Width | 56mm (2.2") | 60.4mm (2.38") |
| Depth | 10.9mm (0.43") | 12mm (0.47") |
| Dimension | 118x56x10.9mm (4.65x2.2x0.43") | 106.8x60.4x12mm (4.2x2.38x0.47") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 118gr (4.16oz) | 118gr (4.16oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | Scratch-Resistant Glass | |
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 480x800px | 240x320px |
| Display Size | 44x72mm (1.73x2.83") ~283PPI | 49x66mm (1.93x2.6") ~125PPI |
| Display Diagonal | 3.3" | 3.2" |
| Display Type | 16M AMOLED | 16M TFT |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Navigation Joystick / Button Capacitive Touchscreen | Optical Joystick Touch Sensitive Keys / Bar Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Talk Time | 15 hours - 2G 7 hours - 3G | 7 hours, 20 minutes - 2G 8 hours, 10 minutes - 3G |
| Standby Time | 25 days - 2G 22 days, 22 hours - 3G | 20 days - 2G 28 days, 18 hours - 3G |
| OS | Bada | Android OS, v2.1 upgradable to v2.2 |
| Java | MIDP 2.0 | Available |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 3 | Qualcomm MSM7225 Snapdragon S1 |
| Processor | 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 | 528MHz ARM11 |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | |
| Ram | 512MB | 384MB |
| Internal Memory | 390MB | 512MB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| Camera Lens | ||
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | Available | |
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | Digital Compass Accelerometer Proximity Sensor | Digital Compass Accelerometer Gesture Control Proximity Sensor |
| Speaker | Mono | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1500mAh | 1300mAh |
| Battery Type | ||
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g |
| UPnP | ||
| NFC | ||
| USB | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v3.0 | v2.1 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | ||
| Audio Output | 3.5mm Jack | 3.5mm Jack |
| Radio | FM RDS | FM RDS |
| Ethernet | ||
| Infrared | ||
Cellular Network | ||
| Network Compatibility | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 2100 HSPA 900, 2100 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 2100 HSPA 900, 2100 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | Mini |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | HSCSD | |
| GPRS | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 10 | Class 10 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  | |
VARIOUS | ||
| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 80 out of 100 CNET Asia There may not be many apps for the Samsung Wave running Bada now, but what the handset offers, from the hardware to the range of features, makes the device worth recommending. It looks and handles great, and has the potential to take off when the platform gains traction. read more 75 out of 100 Phone Arena Samsung's first bada phone - the Samsung Wave S8500 - is finally here. A few months ago we reviewed a prototype unit, which left us with rather high expectations for the final product. Now ... read more 73 out of 100 CNET For international markets, the Samsung Wave is a nice, budget-friendly foray into the world of smartphones, but there are more affordable and more full-featured options for the U.S. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena Enter a new platform. With a boom. With a bang. A Bada kind of bang. Another of the big guns wants to play by their own rules. Samsungs second spot in global market share was hard fought but...
Updated 05 March read more | 76 out of 100 CNET Asia The HTC Wildfire looks and feels like a cut-down HTC Desire, but that's no bad thing. Its low-resolution screen doesn't show the powerful Android operating system at its best, but we can forgive its blurriness when the phone offers so many software and hardware features at such a low price. read more 75 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The HTC Wildfire boasts impressive build quality and the full suite of Android features, but it has a low-resolution display and sluggish performance. When you consider its price though, these minor issues are much easier to live with and are a small compromise to pay for a handset that offers outstanding value for money. read more 75 out of 100 Phone Arena HTC is on sabbatical from its high-end line with the Wildfire. There is nothing really wild or fiery in the specs of this mid-end Android handset. Compared to most of the company's Android ... read more 70 out of 100 CNET Designed for international markets, the HTC Wildfire is a compact, budget-friendly Android phone packed with features, but you can find similar devices in North America for less on contract and with added 3G support. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena Occasionally HTC takes a little break from high-end smartphones and dips its toes in the waters of the lower midrange. The HTC Wildfire is a down-sized, down-clocked and down-priced version of the HTC Desire. If Sony Ericsson can do it with the X10... read more |
| Price Range | - | - |
| Published On | February 2010 | May 2010 |
