Description
Samsung S8600 Wave III Black 3G Wi-Fi 5-megapixel 1.4 GHz Bada 2.0 Touchscreen 4" AMOLED Display, New, GSM unlocked
Brand new Samsung S8600 Wave III in Black: 3G, Wi-Fi, a 5-megapixel camera, 1.4 GHz processor, Bada 2.0 and a 4-inch AMOLED touchscreen display, GSM unlocked and boxed. As the top Bada phone, sealed black units are what collectors ask for, and exporters can still place a metal-bodied 3G smartphone with resellers in live-GSM markets.
The Samsung Wave 3 GT-S8600 was the 2011 flagship of Samsung's Bada line: a 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen in a metal body, a 1.4 GHz processor, Bada 2.0 with the TouchWiz interface, a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, image stabilization, face, smile and blink detection, Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, GPS and 3G HSPA data. Samsung Apps, Social Hub, Music Hub and the ChatON messenger shipped on it, and it was pitched as the non-Android smartphone alternative.
TG Wireless sells the Wave 3 to exporters working markets with live 2G and 3G GSM networks, and to collectors of Bada hardware who want the best-specified model boxed and unlocked.
Key specifications
| Model | Samsung Wave 3 (Wave III), GT-S8600 |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Network status | GSM unlocked |
| Operating system | Samsung Bada 2.0 with TouchWiz |
| Display | 4.0-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen |
| Processor | 1.4 GHz |
| Camera | 5 MP with LED flash, geo-tagging, image stabilization, face, smile and blink detection, touch focus |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, GPS |
| Cellular | 3G HSPA, GSM |
| Services | Samsung Apps, Social Hub, Music Hub, ChatON |
Condition: New
Brand new units in the original box with the original in-box accessories as listed. Nothing has been activated or reconditioned. If your channel needs sealed retail packaging rather than open-box new, say so when you request a quote so the account manager can confirm how the lot is packed.
Network and compatibility
The Wave 3 S8600 is a 3G GSM phone with no LTE and no VoLTE. All US carriers retired 3G in 2022 and T-Mobile switched off its 2G GSM network on August 3, 2026, so it gets no service on any US carrier in any lock state. Lock state is per listing; see the network status line in the table. Realistic uses are export to countries with live GSM and UMTS networks, Wi-Fi or offline use where supported, collectors, props, and parts. Wi-Fi works independently, though Bada app services are no longer maintained.
Resale fit
- Exporters supplying markets in Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia where 2G or 3G GSM service is still live.
- Collectors and prop houses that need period-correct Samsung handsets.
- Parts and display units for repair shops and retail fixtures.
Ordering from TG Wireless
TG Wireless sells to the trade. Pricing is shown to approved dealer accounts, and your account manager confirms availability, quantities, and grade mix before invoicing. Orders typically ship within 24 hours of order placement by FedEx, UPS, or DHL, within the United States and internationally. TG Wireless's 12-month warranty applies, with coverage and RMA handling per your order documentation. Resellers with a valid resale certificate are not charged sales tax. The FAQ covers account setup and shipping questions.
