Samsung released in 2011 a device based on the Bada platform. This is the third smartphone from the proven series. How much is the new Wave 3 superior to its predecessors and how is it inferior to Android devices?
Design
What is the difference between the new product and previous models? First of all, Samsung Wave 3 has become a little larger. The increase in size is striking. Although the dimensions have grown, the thickness of the device has become much smaller, only 9.9 millimeters. The device weighs a little, only 122 grams. You can comfortably use the device with one hand.
Attractive Samsung S8600 Wave 3 and rugged case. Users prefer devices running on Bada precisely because of this factor. The body of the device is made of anodized aluminum. We didn't forget about display protection either. The front of the device is covered with Gorilla Glass. The manufacturer protected his offspring from dirt and fingerprints. The smartphone received a good oleophobic coating.
The device is collapsible, which means that the battery and slots for SIM cards and flash drives are hidden behind a cover on the back side. Panel removableIt's pretty simple and you don't have to worry about damaging it. The assembly of the phone, as always, is on top. Actually, nothing less was expected from the device of the eminent Korean company.
On the front of the device placed: speaker, display, camera, home button and sensors. The bottom end is reserved for the USB connector, microphone and headset jack. Behind the device is the main camera, speaker, flash and company logo. The volume control is "sheltered" on the left side, and the power button is on the right side.
The smartphone looks pretty solid. The manufacturer did a good job on the appearance of the device. Compared to Android devices, Wave 3 definitely wins. Interesting design and metal body attract attention.
Autonomy
Given that the Samsung Wave 3 has not the most advanced features, the 1500 maH battery looks good. The device is able to work for two days without additional charging. Of course, with active use, the battery drains faster.
Installed in the Samsung S8600 Wave 3 battery will last 8-9 hours of talk time. The device's battery drains slightly faster when watching videos and browsing the Internet.
Camera
From the manufacturer Samsung Wave 3 received a five-megapixel matrix. Don't expect great quality. The camera is no different from many state employees. Enough quality for everyday needs. In addition, it upsets the lack of a button to start the camera. The manufacturer refused an additional mechanical element on the body.
Although the Samsung Wave 3 GT-S8600 camera is modest, it has received a minimal set of functions. The user will be pleased with the presence of a flash and autofocus in the device. There are also the most necessary settings. The owner will be able to change the white balance, image resolution, ISO and of course the contrast.
The maximum resolution available for a smartphone camera is 2560 by 1920 pixels. Video recording will be more interesting for the user. The device shoots videos in HD quality (1280 by 720). Naturally, the video is a little grainy and lacks proper sharpness, but overall it's decent.
Present in the "Korean" and frontalka. The facial eye matrix has only 0.3 megapixels. Such a front camera will only cope with video calls. The front camera is not capable of more. Fans of self-portraits will be forced to forget about its presence altogether. The image comes out with poor detail, graininess, and color problems.
Display
Samsung Wave 3 screen is quite advanced. The manufacturer did not stint and equipped the phone with a flagship display. The device received a diagonal of four inches. Of course, a resolution of 800 by 480 pixels is not particularly impressive. Cubes are immediately thrown into the user's eyes. Although the quality is excellent for a 2011 phone.
The display has a Super Amoled matrix. This allowed to improve the brightness, clarity and contrast of the picture. The screen shows itself well in the sun. Reserve brightness and excellent matrixprevent image fading. We should also note good viewing angles.
There will be no complaints about the device's sensor either. The display responds to every touch, despite the protective glass. The screen of Samsung Wave 3 is not inferior to Android devices and even surpasses them. Few devices released in 2011 can boast this feature set.
Hardware
Qualcomm MSM8225 was chosen for the role of the Samsung Wave 3 processor. The chip is single-core, and its performance is only 1.4 GHz. The processor is not the freshest, but for a mid-range device it will do just fine. The smartphone received the Adreno video accelerator, model 205.
The device has only 3 gigabytes of internal memory. Of course, a part is reserved for the platform, and a little more than 2 GB is available to the user. Fortunately, you can solve the problem of lack of memory using a flash drive up to 32 GB.
Like almost all phones released in 2011, Samsung Wave 3 received 512 MB of RAM. There is enough memory to provide normal data processing speed.
System
Wave 3 firmware is definitely better developed than its predecessor. The smartphone is powered by Bada 2.0. The manufacturer has added its proprietary TouchWiz shell to the platform.
There is an ambiguous impression of the Samsung Wave 3 firmware. The platform has many settings and looks more interesting than Android, but there are also disadvantages. Application management is not well developed. In some programs, touchelements refuse to work.
Grieves and lack of many useful applications. The system is not adapted for the same Skype and other programs. "Axis" Bada is not able to provide all the needs of an advanced user. Most likely, even a radical change in the OS will not make it able to compete with Android.
Package
Together with Wave 3, the user will get: USB cable, headset, documentation, network adapter. The set is standard and definitely needs to be supplemented. The user will need a flash drive to expand the memory, and a case for Samsung will also be useful. Of course, the metal case and protective glass protect the device from damage. However, a Samsung case will help prevent minor scratches or drop damage.
Communication
Wave 3 works in 2G as well as 3G networks. In addition to GPRS and EDGE, the device also received a Wi-Fi function. The user can use USB and Bluetooth to transfer information.
Price
Draws attention to this "dude" and low cost. You can buy a device for 3-4 thousand rubles. The price for a reliable device is very democratic. The low cost won over most Wave 3 owners.
Dignity
Like all phones based on the Bada platform, the Samsung Wave 3 turned out to be very stylish. The appearance of the device is much more attractive and interesting than that of its counterparts on Android. The tempered glass and metal body of the device attract users.
To pay tribute to the display of the gadget. Smartphone receivedflagship screen with excellent brightness and viewing angles. Of course, 800x480 resolution looks mediocre compared to modern devices, but for a 2011 model, the performance is more than impressive.
The battery also showed good results. A battery of only 1500 maH ensures long-term operation of the device. The "stuffing" is not particularly "gluttonous", and most of the charge is spent on communication and the screen. The system has also contributed. Compared to Android, Wave 3 OS consumes less power. The smartphone is able to "live" for two days. If you replace the battery with an analog with a larger capacity, you can forget about recharging altogether.
Despite the terrible quality of the pictures, the video from the device is not bad. The smartphone is capable of recording videos in HD quality, which is definitely pleasing.
The price for this miracle plays a key role for buyers. The low cost pushed almost all of its owners to purchase the Wave 3.
Flaws
The main problem of the device lies precisely in its unusualness. According to reviews, the Bada 2.0 system turned out to be not only an interesting solution, but also a problem. Many applications are not adapted to the OS, and the user is deprived of useful resources. The system itself also seems unfinished. One gets the feeling that the platform lacks integrity.
The hardware part will also become a problem for the owner. If you can still put up with a RAM of 512 MB, then your native memory is depressing. A little more than 2 GB of memory is available to the user. It is impossible to do without a flash drive, butthis means that the buyer should include the cost of the card in the price of the device in advance.
The owners are not impressed with the camera of the device either. A 5 megapixel matrix is not capable of providing acceptable quality. Low detail and poor color reproduction - that's what the user will face. The frontalka also does not cause joy. An ordinary peephole of 0.3 megapixels is of little use. Slightly enhances the camera experience with the ability to record HD movies.
The buyer should tune in advance to the fact that the device is intended for the most part for making calls and working on the Internet. Low functionality and the inability to install useful programs make the device unsuitable for advanced users.
Many buyers are faced with the problem of bundling. In some stores, dialing to the phone was incomplete. Most often, the headset of the device was missing. Most likely, the problem lies in the place of purchase.
Result
The phone is stylish in appearance, but with a rather simple “stuffing”. It worsens the situation and the OS. Although Wave 3 is considered a smartphone, in fact it is a regular cell phone with Internet access. The phone will fit for SMS, calls and small tasks. The owner should not count on more.
