Celkon A43
#6534
Samsung S8600 Wave 3
#6237Category Breakdown
Celkon A43
Samsung S8600 Wave 3
Performance
29.636.0
Camera
39.615.4
Display
54.478.3
Battery
14.015.2
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
26.430.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.324.7
Summary
- The Celkon A43 and Samsung S8600 Wave 3 both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Wave 3 utilizes a Super AMOLED panel, offering better color contrast and viewing angles compared to the IPS LCD of the A43.
- In terms of performance, the Wave 3 has a slightly faster 1.4 GHz CPU compared to the A43's 1.3 GHz dual-core processor, though both have 4GB of storage and 1GB of RAM.
- The camera specifications are similar, with both devices having a 5 MP rear camera, but the Wave 3 includes autofocus and can record video at 720p, while the A43 lacks these features.
- The Wave 3 also has a marginally larger battery capacity at 1500 mAh compared to the A43's 1400 mAh.
- In terms of software experience, the A43 runs on Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Wave 3 operates on bada 2.0, which may affect app availability and user experience.
- Build quality shows the Wave 3 is slightly heavier and thicker than the A43, which is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A43
Samsung S8600 Wave 3
General
Release Date
2014
2011
Announced
2014
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 63 x 8.5 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.33 in)
125.9 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.96 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
N/A
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, Black, Grey
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.53 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, UMA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, Samsung Mobile Navigator
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
bada 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass