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Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) 02Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
19Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)

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Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 2 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)} 19 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)69%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)vs+32GB (28GB available)115%
More internal storage for applications and files
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)18%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+316 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.65"16%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
4G WiMAXvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps33%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+1850 mAh23%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
+13 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

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
ModelGoogle Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Other model namesSprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung SojuSprint Google Galaxy Nexus LTE L700, Toroplus
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/8/20114/22/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
32GB (28GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
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 Mbps100/50 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 802.16LTE Cat3 (Bands 25)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
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

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)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

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours7.5 hours
Standby428 hours (17.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy Nexus (SPH-L700)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.04W/kg (head), 1.52W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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