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ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.3" · 118 x 56 x 10.9 mm (4.65 x 2.20 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetHummingbird
Storage390MB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ 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
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2010, February. Released 2010, April
⚙️ 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
Capacity
1,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
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
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, Samsung Mobile Navigator
🔊 Sound
Radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS, recording
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung S8500 Wave does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Samsung S8500 Wave supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Samsung S8500 Wave SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung S8500 Wave has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung S8500 Wave uses microUSB 2.0.
The Samsung S8500 Wave supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot.
The Samsung S8500 Wave has 3.0, A2DP.
