Samsung S8600 Wave 3 vs Samsung Z2
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung S8600 Wave 3
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Samsung Z2
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
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Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Samsung S8600 Wave 3
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | — |
| Resolution Height | 800 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 233 | 233 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 56.3 | 59.5 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.4 GHz Scorpion | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | — | Mali-400MP2 |
| Chipset Name | — | Spreadtrum SC9830 |
| OS Name | — | Tizen |
| OS Version | — | 2.4 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB | 8GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1500 | 1500 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| music play | — | Up to 30 h |
| 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) | Up to 8 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 125.9 | 121.5 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.9 | 10.8 |
| Weight (g) | 122 | 127 |
| Width (mm) | 64.2 | 63 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, August. Released 2011, October | 2016, August. Released 2016, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 900, 1800 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 3, 5, 8, 40 |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 4 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Samsung Mobile Navigator | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording | FM radio |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung S8600 Wave 3 | Samsung Z2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung S8600 Wave 3 and Samsung Z2 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
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