Smartphone Samsung Wave 3: a review, features and reviews

Firm Samsung has released in 2011 a device on the platform Bada. This is the third smartphone from the proven series. How much is the new Wave 3 superior to its predecessors and what is inferior to the devices on the "Android"?

Design

What is new from previous models? First of all, Samsung Wave 3 became a bit bigger. 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. It is convenient to use the device with one hand.

Attracts Samsung S8600 Wave 3 and a protected case. Users prefer the devices that work for Bada, precisely because of this factor. The case of the device is made of anodized aluminum. On the protection of the display is also not forgotten. The front of the device is covered with Gorilla Glass. The manufacturer protected his offspring from dirt and fingerprints. The smartphone got a good oleophobic coating.

The device is collapsible, which means the battery and SIM card slots and flash drives are hidden behind the lid, on the back side. The panel is removed quite simply, and you should not worry about its damage. Build the phone, as always, at altitude. Actually, from the device of the eminent Korean company of the smaller and it was not expected.

On the front of the device there are: a speaker, a display, a camera, a Home button and sensors. The bottom is under the USB connector , the microphone and the headset jack. Behind the device is the main camera, speaker, flash and company logo. The volume control is "pinned" on the left side, and the power button is on the right.

The smartphone looks pretty solid. The manufacturer has worked well on the exterior of the device. Compared with the devices on the "Android", Wave 3 definitely wins. Interesting design and metal body attract attention.

Autonomy

Given that the Samsung Wave 3 specifications are not the most advanced, the battery in 1500 maH looks good. The device is able to work for two days without additional charging. Of course, with active use, the battery sits faster.

Installed in the Samsung S8600 Wave 3 battery will last 8-9 hours in talk mode. A bit more quickly discharges the battery of the device when watching videos and working with the Internet.

Camera

From the manufacturer Samsung Wave 3 received a five-megapixel matrix. Wait for excellent quality is not worth it. The camera does not differ from the set of state employees. For everyday needs, quality is enough. In addition, the lack of a start button for the camera is disappointing. The manufacturer refused the additional mechanical element on the body.

Although the camera Samsung Wave 3 GT-S8600 and a modest, but a minimum set of functions received. The user will be pleased with the presence of flash and autofocus in the device. Also there are the most necessary settings. The owner will be able to change the white balance, image resolution, ISO and, of course, contrast.

The maximum resolution available to the camera smartphone - 2560 to 1920 pixels. More interesting for the user will be a video recording. The device shoots videos in HD-quality (1280 to 720). Naturally, the video gets a little grainy and without proper sharpness, but in general everything is decent.

Present in the "Korean" and frontalka. The matrix of the facial ocellus has only 0.3 megapixels. Such frontalka can cope with video calls. The larger front camera is not capable. Fans of self-portraits will be forced to completely forget about its availability. The image is obtained with low detail, granularity and color rendering problems.

Display

Screen Samsung Wave 3 is pretty advanced. The manufacturer did not stint and equip the phone with a flagship display. The device received a diagonal of four inches. Of course, the resolution of 800 by 480 pixels is not particularly impressive. In the eyes of the user immediately rush cubes. Although for the device in 2011 the quality is excellent.

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. The brightness reserve and the excellent matrix make it possible to avoid blurring the image. Separately, it is worth noting good viewing angles.

Complaints will not arise and to the sensor of the device. The display responds to every touch, despite the protective glass. Screen Samsung Wave 3 Android-devices is not inferior and even surpasses them. A few devices, released in 2011, are able to boast such a set of characteristics.

Hardware

For the role of the processor Samsung Wave 3 was selected Qualcomm MSM8225. The chip is single-core, and its performance is only 1.4 GHz. The processor is not the freshest, but for the device of the middle class it will come in handy. The smartphone received video accelerator Adreno, model 205.

The device has only 3 gigabytes of internal memory. Of course, part is reserved for the platform, and the user is available slightly more than 2 GB. Fortunately, you can solve the problem of lack of memory with a flash drive up to 32 GB.

Like almost all released in 2011, Samsung Wave 3 received 512 MB of RAM. Memory is enough to ensure a normal processing speed.

System

The Wave 3 firmware is definitely better developed than in the predecessor. The smartphone works under the guidance of Bada 2.0. The manufacturer has added to the platform its proprietary shell TouchWiz.

There is an ambiguous impression from the Samsung Wave 3 firmware. The platform has many settings and looks more interesting than the "Android", but there are also disadvantages. Application management is not well developed. In some programs, sensory elements refuse to work.

Affects and the lack of many useful applications. The system is not adapted for the same Skype and other programs. "Axis" Bada is not capable of providing all the needs of an advanced user. Most likely, even a radical change in the OS will not make it capable of competing with "Android".

Equipment

Together with Wave 3, the user will get: USB cable, headset, documentation, network adapter. A set is standard and definitely needs an addition. The user will need a USB flash drive to expand the memory, it will be superfluous and a case for Samsung. Of course, the metal case and the protective glass protect the unit from damage. However, the case for Samsung will avoid small scratches or damage from falling.

Connectivity

Works Wave 3 in 2G-, as well as 3G-networks. In addition to GPRS and EDGE, the device received a Wi-Fi function. To transfer information, the user can use USB and Bluetooth.

Price

Attracts attention to this "style" and low cost. You can buy the device for 3-4 thousand rubles. The price for a reliable device is very democratic. Low cost bribed most owners of Wave 3.

Advantages

Like all phones on the platform Bada, Samsung Wave 3 was very stylish. Appearance of the device is much more attractive and interesting than the fellow on the "Android". Toughened glass and metal body of the device attract users.

Give due credit and the display of the gadget. The smartphone received a flagship screen with excellent brightness and viewing angles. Of course, against the background of modern devices, the resolution of 800 by 480 looks mediocre, but for the 2011 model the characteristics are more than impressive.

The battery also showed good results. Battery for only 1500 maH provides a long work device. "Filling" is not particularly "gluttonous," and most of the charge is spent on communication and the screen. The system also made its contribution. Compared with the "Android" OS Wave 3 spends less energy. A smartphone is able to "live" for two days. If you replace the battery with an analog with a larger capacity, you can generally forget about charging.

Despite the terrible quality of the pictures, the video from the device turns out to be quite good. The smartphone is able to record video clips in HD-quality, which definitely pleases.

The price for this miracle plays a key role for buyers. Low cost pushed for the acquisition of Wave 3 almost all its owners.

disadvantages

The main problem of the device is precisely its unusual. According to feedback, the Bada 2.0 system was not only an interesting solution, but also a problem. Many applications are not adapted for the OS, and the user is deprived of useful resources. The system itself also seems unfinished. There is a feeling that the platform is devoid of integrity.

The problem for the owner will be the hardware part. If you reconcile with the 512 MB RAM, you can still, then the native memory drove into depression. A little more than 2 GB of memory is available to the user. You can not do without a flash drive, which means that the buyer should include the cost of the card in advance in the price of the device.

Not impressive owners and camera apparatus. The 5-megapixel matrix is not capable of providing acceptable quality. Low detail and poor color rendering - that's what the user will encounter. Frontalka also does not cause joy. The usual peephole 0.3 MP is not enough for anything. Improves the camera's impression of the ability to record HD movies.

The buyer should in advance tune in to the fact that the device is designed for the most part for calls and work on the Internet. Low functionality and inability to install useful programs make the device unusable for advanced users.

Many buyers are faced with the problem of bundling. In some stores, dialing to the phone was incomplete. Most often there was no headset device. Most likely, the problem lies in the place of purchase.

The result

The phone is stylish in appearance, but with a fairly simple "stuffing." Worsens the situation and the OS. Although Wave 3 is considered a smartphone, in fact it is a regular cellular phone with an Internet connection. The phone is suitable for SMS, calls and small tasks. To a greater owner should not be counted.