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Samsung S8600 Wave 3 Specifications
Samsung
Released 2011, Aug 15
- 122g, 9.9mm thickness
- bada 2.0
- 4GB storage, microSDHC slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 2.6 | — |
| Display | 6 | — |
| Performance | 2.3 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
4.0"
480x800 pixels
5MP
720p
1500mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2011, August. Released 2011, October |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 125.9 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.96 x 2.53 x 0.39 in) |
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| Weight | 122 g (4.30 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | Super AMOLED |
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| 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 | |
| ??? | TouchWiz UI - Handwriting recognition |
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Platform
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OS | bada 2.0 |
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| CPU | 1.4 GHz Scorpion |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
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| Internal | 4GB |
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Main Camera
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Single | 5 MP, AF |
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| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
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Selfie camera
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Single | VGA |
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| Video |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, UMA, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth | 3.0, A2DP, EDR | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Samsung Mobile Navigator | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| ??? | 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
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
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| 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) |
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Misc
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Colors | Black |
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| SAR | 0.53 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.83 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 150 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
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| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 68dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 69dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -85.7dB / Crosstalk -85.3dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 44h |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Samsung S8600 Wave 3 worth buying in 2026?
Samsung S8600 Wave 3 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.2/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Samsung S8600 Wave 3?
Samsung S8600 Wave 3 has a 1,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Samsung S8600 Wave 3 have?
Samsung S8600 Wave 3 features a 4.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Samsung S8600 Wave 3?
Genze rates Samsung S8600 Wave 3 4.2/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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