Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA active and Samsung Wave 3. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 92 mm | 126 mm | Samsung Wave 3 has greater height than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Width | 55 mm | 64 mm | Samsung Wave 3 has greater width than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Depth | 17 mm | 10 mm | Samsung Wave 3 is narrower than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Weight | 111 g | 127 g | Sony XPERIA active is lighter than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Body Colour | White, orange red | Black, orange red | Black, white | Metallic black | |
| Changeable Covers / Faceplates | Yes | - | |
| Protection | Dustproof, waterproof | - | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA active is waterproof. |
| SAR Value | - | 0.83 W/kg | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | FM radio | |
| Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Technology | TFT | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 3" | 4" | Samsung Wave 3 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 320 x 480 pixels | 800 x 480 pixels | Samsung Wave 3 has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Features | Wallpaper, scratch resistant glass | Wallpaper | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Scratch-resistant glass | - |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Number | MSM8255 | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1 GHz | 1.4 GHz | Samsung Wave 3 has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA active. |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| RAM | 512 MB | - | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | - | 4 GB | |
| User Memory | 320 MB | 3 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC - up to 32 GB | microSDHC - up to 32 GB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Both phones have the same camera resolution. |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.6 | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | 2x | Sony XPERIA active has better digital zoom than Samsung Wave 3. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | Yes | |
| Special Effects | - | Negative, Sepia, sunset, grey, snow | |
| Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction | Landscape/portrait mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile shutter | Smile shutter | Both phones have face detection. |
| White Balance | - | Automatic, presets | |
| Light Source | LED light | Flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | - | 2560 x 1920 | |
| Video Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (720p) | 1280 x 720 (720p) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 0 | 0 |
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| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 1200 mAh | 1500 mAh | Samsung Wave 3 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA active. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standby Time | 351 hours | 346 hours | Sony XPERIA active has longer standby time than Samsung Wave 3. |
| Talk Time | 331 minutes | 636 minutes | Samsung Wave 3 has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA active. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 293 min Standby (GSM): up to 351 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 331 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 335 hrs Playback (Music): up to 25 hrs Playback (video): up to 8.5 hrs |
Talk (GSM): up to 636 min Standby (GSM): up to 396 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 330 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 346 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Broadband Generation | 3G | 3G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Google Android 2.3 | Samsung Bada OS 2.0 | |
| User Interface | - | Samsung TouchWiz | |
| Navigation | A-GPS | A-GPS | |
| Software Platforms Supported | - | Java |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | IEEE 802.11b/g/n | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.1 EDR | Bluetooth 3.0 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP | A2DP | |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES | - | |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
| Messaging Services | Google Talk, Skype, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A | MP3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263 | DivX |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer | Proximity sensor | |
| Ring Tone Formats | MP3, AAC | MP3, AAC, WMA, OGG, M4A, FLAC | |
| Polyphonic Ringer | Yes | Yes | |
| Polyphonic Ring Tone Voice Qty | - | 64 | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock | |
| Additional Phone Features | Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, intelligent typing (Zi) | Intelligent Typing (T9), Radio Data Service (RDS), Samsung AllShare |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA active | Samsung Wave 3 |
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| Included Accessories | Wrist strap, stereo headset, USB cable, power adapter | Data cable, headset, power adapter | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memory card | 2 GB | - | |
| Max Operating Temperature | - | 50 °C | |
| Min Operating Temperature | - | -20 °C |
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