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Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Positivo Twist 2 (S512)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Positivo Twist 2 (S512) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Positivo Twist 2 (S512) X Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) 10Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
17Points Positivo Twist 2 (S512) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X
5.34"
TFT

480x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Positivo Twist 2 (S512)

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!

Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 10 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Twist 2 (S512)} 17 Advantages Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)22%
Lighter
vs160 grams (5.6 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+233 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs201 PPI
+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)136%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)18%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+480x960 pixels20%
Higher resolution screen
4"vs+5.34"34%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)vs+HD (1280x720)167%
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 8.1 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
1500 mAhvs+2500 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+8 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)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
 
ModelGoogle Nexus S (SPH-D720)Twist 2 (S512)
Other model namesSprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung SojuPositivo Twist 2 S512 (Android Go), Positivo S512
Country or region availableUSA
USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSamsungPositivo
Release date5/8/20114/1/2019
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)72 x 143 millimeters (2.83 x 5.63 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)160 grams (5.6 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches5.34" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x960 pixels (18:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI201 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 8.1 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)32bit: Unisoc Spreadtrum SC7731E (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540ARM Mali-T820 MP1 (600MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
16GB (10GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75/25 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/2100
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash on both cameras
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
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)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hoursfeature not registered
Standby428 hours (17.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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
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, Gold, Aurora (purple/blue)
• Android Go Edition
• Screen protector included
• Extra case included
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Positivo Twist 2 (S512)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.4W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)
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