Samsung Wave Y
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Daegu, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, tablets, consumer electronics |
| Owner | Samsung Group |
| Website | www |
The Samsung Wave Y, identified by model number Samsung S5380, was unveiled in August 2011 and became available in November of the same year. Positioned as an economical option, it served as a more affordable counterpart to Samsung’s premium Samsung Wave III. The device initially retailed at approximately €90 (around $120).
Design
Measuring 110 mm by 58.2 mm by 12.3 mm (4.33 in × 2.29 in × 0.48 in), the handset features a back cover made from a soft, rubberized plastic material known for its flexibility. Located at the upper rear are the camera lens and speaker grille. The rear panel is adorned with decorative grooves, and a notch on the left side allows for easy removal of the back cover. Once removed, users can access the battery compartment along with slots for a mini-SIM and microSD card. The microSD slot supports hot-swapping as it is not concealed beneath the battery, whereas the SIM slot becomes accessible only after battery removal. On the left edge of the phone, there is a volume control button and an attachment point for a lanyard or keychain. The right side houses a power button that sits flush with the device’s frame. The front panel includes three buttons: a central home key flanked by two backlit capacitive call buttons. Positioned at the top edge is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, while the bottom edge contains both the microphone and microUSB charging port. Available color options include black and the LaFleur edition.
Display
The device sports a 3.2-inch diagonal TFT LCD screen featuring a resolution of 320×480 pixels with an aspect ratio of 3:2, covering an area of approximately 30.5 cm² and delivering a pixel density near 180 ppi.
Internal Components
Under the hood, the phone is powered by a single-core ARMv6 ARM1136 32-bit processor from Broadcom BCM21553, running at a clock speed of 832 MHz, accompanied by a VideoCore IV graphics processing unit. It offers an initial internal storage capacity of 150 MB. Samsung provided a complimentary 2 GB microSD card with each unit, while users have the option to expand storage up to 32 GB via microSD cards.
Camera
Equipped with a 2 MP sensor, the device captures images at a maximum resolution of 1600×1200 pixels. Video recording is supported at w480p@30 fps (320×240). Unlike its more advanced counterparts, the S5380 lacks both autofocus and an LED flash. The camera application permits digital zoom functionality up to 1.4 times magnification.
Battery
This model is powered by a removable and rechargeable lithium-ion battery rated at 1200 mAh. Charging is facilitated through the microUSB port located at the phone's base. On a full charge, the device offers up to 570 hours of standby time or approximately 6 hours and 40 minutes of continuous voice communication. Since it does not support 2G connectivity, there are no corresponding statistics for that network type.
Connectivity
Connectivity options include GPRS, EDGE, and 3G with HSPA support. The GSM and EDGE networks operate on quad-band frequencies (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), while 3G (HSPA) functions on dual-band frequencies (900/2100 MHz). Additional wireless features comprise WiFi 4 and Bluetooth version 3.0, along with a Stereo FM radio receiver. Location services are enabled through A-GPS technology. For wired connections, the microUSB 2.0 port allows linking to a computer using an appropriate cable. Four connection modes are available: Modem, Mass Storage, Samsung Kies, and USB debugging. Samsung Kies facilitates synchronization between the phone and PC, whereas Mass Storage mode mounts the internal memory and microSD card as separate accessible drives on the computer.
Operating system
The device runs on bada OS version 2.0, which Samsung tailored specifically to accommodate the hardware limitations of the S5380. Official support for bada was discontinued less than one year following this release. User interaction is managed via the TouchWiz UI interface.
Other features
- Accelerometer sensor
- Proximity detection
- Samsung ChatON messaging service
- Audio playback supporting MP3, WAV, and eAAC+ formats
- Video playback compatible with MP4 and H.264 codecs
- Built-in organizer application
- Basic photo editing tools
- Voice memo recording capability
- Predictive text input utilizing T9 Trace technology
- Handwriting recognition functionality
See also
References
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