HTC Ignite
#6129
Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042Category Breakdown
HTC Ignite
Samsung Google Nexus S
Performance
52.145.9
Camera
14.113.8
Display
42.078.3
Battery
1.615.2
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
25.235.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.125.4
Summary
- The HTC Ignite features a 3.7-inch S-LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung Google Nexus S has a larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but slightly lower pixel density at 233 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 16GB of storage, significantly outperforming the Ignite's 800 MHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nexus S can record video at 480p at 30fps, compared to the Ignite's 720p capability.
- The Nexus S also has a larger 1500 mAh battery, offering better longevity.
- In terms of software experience, the Ignite runs on Microsoft Windows Phone 7, while the Nexus S operates on Android 2.3, with the possibility of upgrading to 4.1.2.
- Overall, the Nexus S demonstrates superior build quality, performance, and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Ignite
Samsung Google Nexus S
General
Release Date
N/A
2010
Announced
N/A
2010
Description
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Previously known as Samsung i9020
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
S-LCD
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
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Hummingbird
CPU
800 MHz
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
N/A
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
N/A
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS; Bing Maps
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass