Category Breakdown
HTC Google Nexus One
Samsung M110S Galaxy S
Performance
65.557.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
59.056.5
Summary
- The HTC Google Nexus One features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung M110S 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 the Hummingbird chipset with 16GB RAM, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy S offers superior video recording at 720p compared to the Nexus One's 480p.
- The Galaxy S also has a larger 1500mAh battery compared to the Nexus One's 1400mAh, which may offer slightly better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 2.1, upgradable to similar versions, but the Galaxy S benefits from a more advanced GPU and connectivity options with Bluetooth 3.0.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Google Nexus One
Samsung M110S Galaxy S
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
N/A
For South Korea
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
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 (14GB user available)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
480p@24fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
119 x 59.8 x 11.5 mm (4.69 x 2.35 x 0.45 in)
122.4 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
130 g
121 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Brown (teflon coating)
Snow White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3.6 (Gingerbread)
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

