Samsung Wave 533
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
| Website | www |
The Samsung Wave 533 (also known as Samsung S5330) was introduced by Samsung on October 26, 2010, simultaneously with the Samsung Wave 525. Both models share identical hardware and software features, with the primary distinction being the Samsung Wave 533's inclusion of a slide-out keyboard. At launch, the device was priced at approximately €150 (equivalent to $210).
Design
Constructed primarily from plastic, the handset features a chrome ring that separates the screen section from the keyboard area. The screen segment houses three buttons: a menu key, a call initiation button, and an end call button—the latter two are symbolized by phone icons, one with a bar between earpieces. On the keyboard side, volume control keys are positioned on the left edge, while the right side contains a dedicated camera launch button alongside a lock/power switch. This model was offered in black, white, and pink color options.
Display
Equipped with a 3.2-inch TFT LCD screen, the display covers an area of 29.1 <math>cm^2</math>, resulting in a screen-to-body ratio of 48.4%. It provides a resolution of 240×400 pixels with an aspect ratio of 5:3 and approximately 146 pixels per inch density. The screen supports up to 256K colors and incorporates a capacitive touchscreen, enabling navigation through menus without relying on physical keys. The user interface employed is TouchWiz 3.0.
Technical Specifications
Powered by a single-core processor clocked at 312 MHz, the device comes with an internal storage capacity of 100 MB. Storage expansion is possible via a microSD card slot supporting up to 16 GB, allowing for a total storage capacity of approximately 16.1 GB.
Camera
Equipped with a 3.15 MP sensor (2048 × 1536 resolution in a 4:3 aspect ratio), the camera is positioned centrally at the upper section of the device. Additionally, the phone supports video recording at a resolution of 320p with a frame rate of 15 fps.
Battery
Powered by a rechargeable 1200 mAh lithium-ion battery, this handset offers up to 1090 hours of standby duration or approximately 14 hours of talk time, both figures based on usage within a 2G network environment. Charging is facilitated through a micro USB connection.
Connectivity
Connectivity options include WiFi 4, Bluetooth version 3.0, Stereo FM Radio, A-GPS functionality, and a microUSB 2.0 port. The device operates on 2G networks and supports GSM frequency bands of 850, 900, 1800, and 1900 MHz.
Operating system
The phone comes preloaded with Bada OS version 1.1 and is eligible for updates up to Bada OS 2.0. The user interface is managed via TouchWiz 3.0, enhancing interaction with the device.
Other features
- Multi-touch zoom capability
- Built-in Contacts application
- Integrated Calendar functionality
- Samsung App Suite availability
- Unified inbox system
- Dolfin 2.0 web browser with limited HTML5 support
- Geo-tagging feature
- Accelerometer sensor
- Smart Search tool