Motorola Edge (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Side by side comparison between Motorola Edge vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
OLED
OLED
1080x2340
64
MP
MP
25mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.65"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1850
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Motorola Edge (256GB)
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32 Advantages 
5 Advantages | 15 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| Ambient light sensor |
| +8 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Model | Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) |
| Other model names | Motorola Edge XT2063-3, Lenovo Moto Edge 5G (6GB RAM) | Verizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro |
| Country or region available |  USA | USA |
| Brand | Motorola | Samsung |
| Release date | 5/14/2020, Announced: 4/22/2020 | 12/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011 |
| Depth | 9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 71.1 x 161.6 millimeters (2.8 x 6.36 in) | 67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in) |
| Weight | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Display type | OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.7" inches | 4.65" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~95.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 720x1280 pixels (16:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 385 PPI | 316 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 90Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | HDR10 | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm) | 32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz) | PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 305989 (v8) Geekbench: 1862 (v5.1) GFXBench: 18fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 256GB (235GB available) UFS 2.1 | 32GB (28GB available) |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/150 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat3 (Bands 13) |
| Primary 5G network | NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 25, 28, 38, 41, 66, 71, 78) | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, SA/NSA | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 64 megapixels 8MP telephoto f/2.452mm1.12µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.0µm 0.3MP TOF 3D | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 10120x6328 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/1.72" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | Not supported |
| Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | Not supported |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@60fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 25 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 5760x4320 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers by Waves | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB MHL |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 3.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 1850 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 12 hours |
| Standby | feature not registered | 150 hours (6.3 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Solar Black, Midnight Magenta • Moto Actions | • Colors: Black • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Motorola Edge (256GB) | Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.79W/kg (head), 1.68W/kg (body) | feature not registered |