Samsung S8500 Wave

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The Samsung S8500 Wave is a touchscreen-based smartphone released in 2010. It has a 3.3-inch Super AMOLED display, a 5-megapixel camera, and a 1 GHz processor. It runs on Samsung's proprietary OS and is a discontinued model.

Samsung S8500 Wave Price

At the time of it's release in 2010, April, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung S8500 Wave was about 160 EUR.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Samsung S8500 Wave varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Samsung S8500 Wave across different regions, markets and countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the resolution of the Samsung S8500 Wave?

The Samsung S8500 Wave has a resolution of 480 x 800.

How to reset or factory restore Samsung S8500 Wave device?

There are two common ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung S8500 Wave device: 1. Using Hardware Home Button: This method involves using the hardware home button to enter recovery mode and then resetting the device to its factory settings. Here's how to do it: * Turn off the device. * Press and hold the home button and the Volume-down button simultaneously for 10-15 seconds until the Samsung logo appears. * Release the buttons and use the volume buttons to navigate to the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option and select it. * Use the volume buttons to select "Yes, delete all user data" and then press the home button to confirm. * The device will now reset to its factory settings. 1. Using the PC: This method involves using a computer to access your Samsung S8500 Wave device and then resetting it to its factory settings. Here's how to do it: * Connect your Samsung S8500 Wave device to your computer using the provided USB cable. * Install the Samsung Kies software on your computer. * Launch the Samsung Kies software and select your Samsung S8500 Wave device from the list of devices connected to your computer. * Click on the "Backup and restore" tab and then select "Backup your phone" to create a backup of your device's data. * Disconnect your Samsung S8500 Wave device from your computer and turn it off. * Press and hold the Volume-up button and the home button simultaneously for 10-15 seconds until the Samsung logo appears. * Release the buttons and use the volume buttons to navigate to the "Pressed Volume-up and Home for 10 seconds for recovery" option and select it. * The Samsung logo will now appear and you can use the volume buttons to navigate to the "Wipe data/factory data reset" option and select it. * Use the volume buttons to select "Yes, delete all user data" and then press the home button to confirm. * The device will now reset to its factory settings. It is important to note that factory resetting your Samsung S8500 Wave device will erase all user data and settings, including passwords and other personal information. It is recommended to back up your data before resetting the device.

What type of ports does the Samsung S8500 Wave have?

The Samsung S8500 Wave has USB and headphone ports.

What type of display does the Samsung S8500 Wave have?

The Samsung S8500 Wave has an AMOLED display.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
HSDPA 850 / 1900 - North America
SpeedHSPA 3.6/2 Mbps

Launch

Announced2010, February. Released 2010, April
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions118 x 56 x 10.9 mm (4.65 x 2.20 x 0.43 in)
Weight118 g (4.16 oz)
SIMMini-SIM

Display

TypeSuper AMOLED
Size3.3 inches, 31.0 cm2 (~46.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~283 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Handwriting recognition

Platform

OSBada, upgradable to 2.0, TouchWiz UI 3
ChipsetHummingbird
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX540

Memory

Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal390MB

Main Camera

Single5 MP, AF
FeaturesLED flash
Video720p@30fps

Selfie camera

SingleYes
Video

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, Samsung Mobile Navigator
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS, recording
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
BrowserWAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
TV-Out MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+ player MP4/H.264/WMV/Xvid/DivX player Organizer Picsel document viewer Photo editor Voice memo Predictive text input (T9 Trace)

Battery

TypeRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Stand-byUp to 600 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 15 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G)
Music playUp to 35 h

Misc

ColorsEbony Gray
SAR EU0.99 W/kg (head)
PriceAbout 160 EUR

Tests

CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 69dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 75dB
Audio qualityNoise -90.9dB / Crosstalk -92.5dB

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