Overall Score
55.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#5206)55.4
Performance(#12285)51.3
Camera(#7577)42.0
Display(#1787)79.5
Battery(#10843)43.5
Build(#9007)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
Short Review
- The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 features a sleek design with dimensions of 135.5 x 67.9 x 9.5 mm and a weight of 150g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity at approximately 316 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and a TI OMAP 4460 chipset, supported by 1GB of RAM, which handles basic tasks adequately.
- The rear camera has a 5 MP sensor with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 24fps, while the front camera is limited to 1.3 MP.
- The battery capacity is 1850mAh, which may require frequent charging due to its limited power.
- Running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, it is upgradable to 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, offering a smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The device does not feature wireless charging and has a microUSB 2.0 port for data transfer.
- Overall, the Galaxy Nexus i515 combines a solid build with essential features for its time, though it may feel outdated by current standards.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionFor VerizonAlso known as Samsung GALAXY Nexus CDMA, Samsung SCH-i515, Google Nexus Prime, Samsung DROID Prime
Display
Size4.65"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionOleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetTI OMAP 4460
CPUDual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Memory32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera Details1.3 MP
Video Recording1080p@24fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1850 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions135.5 x 67.9 x 9.5 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
Weight150 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkCDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes