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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) vs Nokia Lumia 822

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs Nokia Lumia 822 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Lumia 822 X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) 11Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)

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Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)} 11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) vs Lumia 822} 7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 822
+32GB (28GB available)75%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB
+9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)18%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsAMOLED
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+316 PPI46%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+4.65"8%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1850 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1800 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)vs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core31%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+142 grams (4.97 ounces)1%
Lighter
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
3.0 + A2DPvs+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
4G LTE
+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
 
ModelGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Lumia 822
Other model namesVerizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, ToroVerizon Nokia Lumia 822 RM-845, Nokia Atlas
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungNokia
Release date12/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/201111/19/2012
Depth9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)68.4 x 127.8 millimeters (2.69 x 5.03 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)142 grams (4.97 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
Display typeSuper AMOLEDAMOLED
Screen size4.65" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
System versionAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)16GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 13)LTE 700
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-4W
Battery capacity1850 mAh1800 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours11.7 hours
Standby150 hours (6.3 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, Gray, White
• Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone
• Nokia ClearBlack Display
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Carl Zeiss Tessar lens
• HD Voice
• Video stabilization
• Touch Focus
• Qi Wireless Charging
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Direct
• 4G Mobile Hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)Nokia Lumia 822
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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