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Samsung Wave GT-S8500 reviews
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Manufacturer codeS8500
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About the Samsung Wave GT-S8500
Samsung S8500 is listed in the smartphones category. The recorded specifications include display diagonal: 8.38 cm (3.3"); operating system installed: Bada. This entry covers manufacturer code S8500. Specifications relate to this exact source record; other editions or packages may differ.
The 8.38 cm (3.3") display is specified at 480 x 800 pixels. Consider these together: a larger screen provides more physical space, while resolution determines the number of pixels available. Neither specification establishes brightness, colour accuracy or motion quality.
- Screen size
- 8.38 cm (3.3")
- Screen resolution
- 480 x 800 pixels
- Battery capacity
- 1500 mAh
- Operating system installed
- Bada
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3.00 / 5Original rating: 3 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 28 Sep 2026
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2.00 / 5Original rating: 2 / 5
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Read the full review ↗Checked 28 Sep 2026
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Samsung Wave GT-S8500 specifications
Manufacturer code: S8500 · Icecat product 4248969 · Checked 26 Sep 2026. Specifications belong to this exact model.
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| Screen size | 8.38 cm (3.3") |
|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 480 x 800 pixels |
| Battery capacity | 1500 mAh |
| Operating system installed | Bada |
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Display3 details
| Panel type | AMOLED |
|---|---|
| Display number of colours | 16.78 million colours |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
Processor, memory & storage2 details
| Processor frequency | 1 GHz |
|---|---|
| Memory (RAM) | 2000 MB |
Camera, image & video8 details
| Rear camera resolution | 2592 x 1944 pixels |
|---|---|
| Front camera type | Single camera |
| Rear camera flash | Yes |
| Video capture resolution (max) | 720 x 480 pixels |
| Rear camera type | Single camera |
| Auto focus | Yes |
| Built-in camera | Yes |
| Voice recording | Yes |
Connections & wireless4 details
| Data network | 3G |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Headphone connectivity | 3.5 mm |
Power & battery1 detail
| Battery technology | Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) |
|---|
Controls & features1 detail
| Face detection | Yes |
|---|
Design & dimensions6 details
| Form factor | Bar |
|---|---|
| Product colour | Black |
| Width | 118 mm |
| Depth | 56 mm |
| Height | 10.9 mm |
| Weight | 118 g |
Further product details17 details
| Maximum memory card size | 32 GB |
|---|---|
| 2G standards | Edge, GPRS |
| Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS) | Yes |
| Instant messaging (IM) | Yes |
| Yes | |
| Text prediction system | Yes |
| Text prediction system type | T9 |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) | Yes |
| GPS (satellite) | Yes |
| Position location | Yes |
| Personal info management (PIM) | Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes |
| Vibrating alert | Yes |
| FM radio | Yes |
| Platform | Bada |
| Music player | Yes |
| Ringer type | Polyphonic |
| Java technology | Yes |
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What is the listed display diagonal for Samsung Wave GT-S8500?
The source specification records display diagonal as 8.38 cm (3.3"). This is a specification, not an independent performance measurement. Check the exact model and the original critic reviews for real-world results.
What is the listed display resolution for Samsung Wave GT-S8500?
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