Samsung Wave M Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3.65", 320 x 480
Main Camera
5 Megapixel
Operating System
Samsung Bada OS 2.0
Battery
1350 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Wave M
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 114 mm Worse than 69 % of phones rated.
Width 63 mm Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Depth 12 mm Worse than 59 % of phones rated.
Weight 121 g Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Metallic silver
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm

The Samsung Wave M has a height of 114 mm, a width of 63 mm and a thickness of 12 mm. The weight of the phone is 121 g.

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DISPLAY Samsung Wave M
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.65" Worse than 71 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 320 x 480 pixels Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.

The screen size reaches 3.65" inches. Phones with smaller displays are easier to use with one hand. The experience is less pleasant compared to phones with large displays. However, if you're buying a phone for basic use and don't want, for example, a good gaming experience or a large screen for watching movies, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Samsung Wave M is 320 x 480 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Samsung Wave M
Clock Speed 832 MHz Worse than 88 % of phones rated.

The processor frequency indicates how many instructions phone can process in 1 second. The higher the frequency, the better the performance. Standard processor frequency range today is between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz. Samsung Wave M reaches the frequency of 832 MHz.

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MEMORY Samsung Wave M
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 165 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB



An additional option to increase the storage capacity of this model is to insert a memory card.

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CAMERA Samsung Wave M
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Face Recognition (Face ID) Smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source Flash
Still Image Resolutions 2560 x 1920
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 (VGA)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Samsung Wave M has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of the main lens is 5 Megapixel. Higher resolution does not necessarily mean super high quality photos. Furthermore, it depends on the pixel size but also on other important factors. Some users will also appreciate facial recognition feature, which allows camera to recognise the face of person in frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Wave M
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1350 mAh Worse than 68 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 780 hours Better than 95 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 960 minutes Better than 71 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 960 min
Standby (GSM): up to 780 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 360 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 500 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion

The battery size of Samsung Wave M is 1350 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 780 hours and it expresses the maximum time your phone can last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. Talk time, or we can say battery life when making calls, then indicates amount of time your phone will last from a full charge if you are constantly on a call. Samsung Wave M is provided with a talk time about 960 minutes.

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CELLULAR Samsung Wave M
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Samsung Bada OS 2.0

Samsung Wave M supports 3G. 5G connectivity, which is slowly replacing standard 4G connectivity, is still more the preserve of the latest phones. The operating system in this case is Samsung Bada OS 2.0.

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COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Wave M
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 3.0
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Fans of modern technology will appreciate NFC function, which allows, among other things, contactless mobile phone payments, but also finds other uses in connectivity, such as unlocking the door or loading the menu in restaurant using the NFC tag. Basic connectivity standards also include Bluetooth 3.0, making it easy to communicate wirelessly with other devices such as headphones, tablets, speakers and smartwatches.

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MEDIA Samsung Wave M
Supported Digital Audio Standards MP3
FEATURES Samsung Wave M
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Intelligent Typing (T9), Radio Data Service (RDS), Samsung AllShare
OTHERS Samsung Wave M
Included Accessories Data cable, power adapter
Memory card microSD - 2 GB

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