HTC Google Nexus One
#5798
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
#6078Category Breakdown
HTC Google Nexus One
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
Performance
62.146.4
Camera
12.515.4
Display
75.778.3
Battery
14.015.2
Build
17.214.2
Connectivity
24.531.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
26.425.3
Summary
- The HTC Google Nexus One features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung I909 Galaxy S has a slightly larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus One is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset with 512MB RAM, whereas the Galaxy S utilizes a Hummingbird chipset with 16GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S supports 720p video recording, compared to the Nexus One's 480p.
- The Galaxy S also has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the Nexus One's 1400mAh, providing potentially better longevity.
- Both phones run on Android 2.1, but the Nexus One can be upgraded to 2.3.6, offering a slightly more recent software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Nexus One is slightly heavier and thicker than the Galaxy S, which is lighter and slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Google Nexus One
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
For China
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
16GB
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
N/A
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-Po 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)
123 x 64.2 x 10.8 mm (4.84 x 2.53 x 0.43 in)
Weight
130 g
123 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown (teflon coating)
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.37 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
0.17 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, aptX
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass