Samsung S5780 Wave 578 vs Samsung Wave Y S5380
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung S5780 Wave 578
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Samsung Wave Y S5380
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung S5780 Wave 578
Better display
Samsung Wave Y S5380
Lighter body
Samsung S5780 Wave 578
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Resolution Height | 400 | 480 |
| Resolution Width | 240 | 320 |
| PPI | 146 | 180 |
| Screen-to-body | 49.2 | 47.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | — | 832 MHz |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included |
| Variants | 0.09765625GB | 0.146484375GB |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 320p@20fps | w480p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 3.15 MP | 2 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1200 | 1200 |
| stand by | Up to 700 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G) | Up to 570 h |
| talk time | Up to 12 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) | Up to 6 h 40 min |
Body
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 107.9 | 110 |
| Thickness (mm) | 12.5 | 12.3 |
| Weight (g) | 99.8 | 102.4 |
| Width (mm) | 54.9 | 58.2 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, February. Released 2011, July | 2011, August. Released 2011, November |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| Speed | HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps | HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 3 |
| NFC | Optional | Carrier dependent |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung S5780 Wave 578 | Samsung Wave Y S5380 |
|---|---|---|
| browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity | Accelerometer, proximity |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung S5780 Wave 578 and Samsung Wave Y S5380 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung S5780 Wave 578 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 3.15 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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