Wave 3

R01 R0101 uk 23020200 GT-S8600HKAXEU

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Get attention with a trendy and stylish phone

• Experience a powerful 1.4GHz processor
• Browse the web and download faster
• Enjoy HD video entertainment on the go
• Multitask with enhanced Bada 2.0 OS

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Chic & Sophisticated Metal Design

The strength of an all-metal body meets the polished style of Wave design for you to enjoy a sturdy, sleek and stylish handset. Unibody casing with sliding back battery cover means never fussing with a separate piece. Brushed aluminum surface conveys your refined style. Simplified front design and subtly contoured edges complete your perfect new look.

Integrated Apps & Services

Mobile apps made light and easy with both embedded and downloadable applications specifically optimised for bada 2.0, including favourite games. Social Hub 2.0 gives you single application access to all your messages, emails and SNS integrated with phonebook and calendar. Your messages and feeds are divided into separate streams, making it easy for you to prioritise what you view and when. Enjoy music galore with integrated Music Hub’s music player and music store links to purchase and pre-listen with chart info and recommendations.

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Platform

900 / 2100 MHz 3G Band
GPRS Network&Data: 900 / 1800 (Slave)
EDGE Network&Data: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (Master)
Network&Data (3G) : HSPA 14.4 / 5.76Mbps
Bada 2.0
0.834mW/g SAR value

Physical Specification

125.9 x 64.2 x 9.9mm Dimension
127g Weight

Battery

1500mAh Battery Capacity
800min (2G), 500min (3G), 200min (VT) Talk Time
490hr (2G), 430hr (3G) Stand-by Time

Design

Touch Form Factor

Display

16M Super AMOLED Technology
480 x 800 (WVGA) Internal Resolution
4" Internal Display Size

Camera

5MP AF SOC
Up to x2 Digital Zoom
LED Flash
Auto Focus available
Capture: Single, Smile shot, Panorama, Portrait, Landscape, Night, Sports, Party / Indoor, Beach / Snow, Sunset, Dawn, Fall colour, Firework, Text, Candle light, Against light
No Effect, Grey, Sepia, Negative
White Balance: Auto / Daylight / Incandescent / Fluorescent / Cloudy

Expert Reviews

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Samsung Wave 3 hands-on

The Wave 3 makes a splash with its gorgeous screen and a boatload of smart phone features, but its Bada software just isn't distinctive enough from Android.

alaTest has collected and analysed 58 reviews of Samsung Wave 3 from international magazines and websites.

Consumer Ratings & Reviews

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OverallRating is 3.8 out of 5 stars
FeaturesRating is 3.6 out of 5 stars
PerformanceRating is 3.2 out of 5 stars
DesignRating is 4.4 out of 5 stars
ValueRating is 4 out of 5 stars

‘‘The best phone I have ever owned!!’’

Rating is 5 out of 5 stars

When I herd about the Wave 3 I just had to get one, so I went to France & purchase one, it was the best way to spend my hard earned money. I could not think of anything better to spend my money on. An...

El Tacoo on 2012-01-25

‘‘Cool phone’’

Rating is 4 out of 5 stars

would it be possible to replace current software with Android

Bossies on 2012-05-09

‘‘A little lag when running games.’’

Rating is 4 out of 5 stars

Its the best smartphone I have owned, and is quite well designed. It's size and shape fits well in my hand and makes it easy to use the touchscreen. Most functions are executed with lightning speed bu...

SamsungUser on 2012-03-28