Samsung S8500 Wave
The Samsung S8500 Wave is a budget-focused device, powered by the Hummingbird, built for basic everyday tasks (2010).
2010 · Entry-level · Badaⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓3.3" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 118g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Hummingbird for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Bada, upgradable to 2.0, TouchWiz UI 3
💻 Display
Sharpness
283 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Weight
118g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
118 x 56 x 10.9 mm (4.65 x 2.20 x 0.43 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
