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Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch vs Samsung Google Nexus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710) 15Points
4.5"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
01Point Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710) vs Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 1 Advantage Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core48%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+16GB23%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs131 grams (4.59 ounces)
+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)12%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+4.5"13%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+(front) 2MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+1800 mAh20%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
207 PPIvs+233 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

24 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED Plus / Super AMOLED
16 million
480x800 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+17 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 S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
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ModelGalaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model namesSprint Samsung Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, Samsung WithinSprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/16/20115/8/2011
Depth10 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)70 x 130 millimeters (2.76 x 5.12 in)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display typeSuper AMOLED PlusSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)207 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400 MP4 266MhzPowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75/25 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)2 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1600x1200 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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 S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1800 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.8 hours6 hours
Standby252 hours (10.5 days)428 hours (17.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• TouchWiz UI 4.0
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch (SPH-D710)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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