HTC Google Nexus One
#5798
Samsung Epic 4G
#5453Category Breakdown
HTC Google Nexus One
Samsung Epic 4G
Performance
62.165.6
Camera
12.515.4
Display
75.778.3
Battery
14.015.2
Build
17.215.8
Connectivity
24.525.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.427.7
Summary
- The HTC Google Nexus One features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Epic 4G has a larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by 1.0 GHz processors, but the Nexus One uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset, whereas the Epic 4G employs a Hummingbird chipset.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Epic 4G supports 720p video recording, compared to the Nexus One's 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Epic 4G is 1500 mAh, slightly higher than the Nexus One's 1400 mAh.
- Both phones run on early versions of Android, with the Nexus One upgradable to 2.3.6 and the Epic 4G upgradable to 2.2, offering a different software experience.
- Build quality-wise, the Nexus One is lighter at 130g, while the Epic 4G is heavier at 155g and has a thicker profile.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Google Nexus One
Samsung Epic 4G
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S ProFor Sprint
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 200
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
512MB RAM, 512MB
512MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@24fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
119 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm (4.69 x 2.35 x 0.45 in)
124 x 65 x 14 mm (4.88 x 2.56 x 0.55 in)
Weight
130 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown (teflon coating)
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.99 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / HSPA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA, EV-DO Rev. A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; WiMAX, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass