OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Nokia N8Discontinued | OTHER CONFIGURATIONS ▼  Samsung S8500 WaveDiscontinued | |
|---|---|---|
Construction | ||
| Height | 113.5mm (4.47") | 118mm (4.65") |
| Width | 59.1mm (2.33") | 56mm (2.2") |
| Depth | 12.9mm (0.51") | 10.9mm (0.43") |
| Dimension | 113.5x59.1x12.9mm (4.47x2.33x0.51") | 118x56x10.9mm (4.65x2.2x0.43") |
| 3D SIZE | ||
| Weight | 135gr (4.76oz) | 118gr (4.16oz) |
| Form Factor | Candy Bar | Candy Bar |
| Material | Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| Colors | ||
Usability | ||
| Display Resolution | 360x640px | 480x800px |
| Display Size | 44x78mm (1.73x3.07") ~210PPI | 44x72mm (1.73x2.83") ~283PPI |
| Display Diagonal | 3.5" | 3.3" |
| Display Type | 16M AMOLED | 16M AMOLED |
| Secondary Display Resolution | ||
| Input | Capacitive Touchscreen | Navigation Joystick / Button Capacitive Touchscreen |
| Talk Time | 12 hours - 2G 5 hours, 50 minutes - 3G | 15 hours - 2G 7 hours - 3G |
| Standby Time | 16 days, 6 hours - 2G 16 days, 16 hours - 3G | 25 days - 2G 22 days, 22 hours - 3G |
| OS | Symbian^3 | Bada |
| Java | MIDP 2.1 | MIDP 2.0 |
| Vibration | Available | Available |
| Ringtone | Polyphonic | Polyphonic |
Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 3 | |
| Processor | 680MHz ARM11 | 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 |
| GPU | Broadcom BCM2727 | PowerVR SGX540 |
| Ram | 256MB | 512MB |
| Internal Memory | 16GB | 390MB |
| External Memory | microSD | microSD |
| Camera Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel |
| Camera Flash | Xenon | LED |
| Camera Lens | Carl Zeiss Camera Optics | |
| Optical Zoom | ||
| Front Camera | 0.3 Megapixel | Available |
| Second Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera Flash | ||
| Other Functionalities | Digital Compass Accelerometer Light Sensor Proximity Sensor | Digital Compass Accelerometer Proximity Sensor |
| Speaker | Stereo | Mono |
| Battery Capacity | 1200mAh | 1500mAh |
| Battery Type | Non-removable Battery | |
Connectivity | ||
| WIMAX | ||
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| UPnP | UPnP | |
| NFC | ||
| USB | v2.0 | v2.0 |
| Bluetooth | v3.0 | v3.0 |
| Positioning System | Integrated GPS | Integrated GPS |
| TV Receiver | ||
| TV Out | HDMI | |
| 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, 850, 2100, 1900, 1700 HSPA 900, 850, 2100, 1900, 1700 | GSM 1800, 1900, 850, 900 UMTS 900, 2100 HSPA 900, 2100 |
| SIM Cards | Mini | Mini |
| PTT | ||
| HSCSD | ||
| GPRS | Class 33 | Class 10 |
| EDGE | Class 33 | Class 10 |
| AMPS | ||
| CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | ||
Operators | ||
| World Compatibility NO ACCESS 2G (GSM) 3G (UMTS) 3.5G (HSDPA) 4G (LTE) |  |  |
| Bharti Airtel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Vodafone India | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Reliance Communications | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Idea Cellular | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| BSNL | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| TATA Docomo | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Aircel | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 | GSM 1800 / GSM 900 / UMTS 2100 / HSDPA 2100 |
| Uninor | GSM 1800 | GSM 1800 |
VARIOUS | ||
| Images | ||
| ReviewsDisplay Verdicts | 85 out of 100 Phone Arena Finally, here it is, in all its anodised aluminium glory, with a 12MP camera with Xenon flash and an OLED screen, the new Nokia flagship phone for 2010/2011 - the Nokia N8... read more 80 out of 100 TechRadar Nokia's new flagship phone arrives with an arsenal of media features read more 80 out of 100 CNET The Nokia N8 excels as a camera phone, and the improvements of Symbian 3 make it one of the company's best smartphones to date. However, it still has its shortcomings and an expensive price tag, making it a hard sell for the North American market. read more 55 out of 100 Good Gear Guide The Nokia N8 fails to deliver a satisfying smartphone experience. An excellent camera and great multimedia features aren't enough to excuse the N8's clunky software and frustrating user interface. read more N/A out of 100 GSMArena It seems there's more to Nokia N8 camera than what meets the eye on the marketing materials. That's why we turned to a seasoned professional over at Nokia to tell us a little bit more about the technical aspects of Nokia N8 imaging... read more | 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 |
| Price Range | ||
| Published On | April 2010 | February 2010 |
