Pantech Burst
#5477
Samsung Google Nexus S
#4455Category Breakdown
Pantech Burst
Samsung Google Nexus S
Performance
51.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.756.5
Summary
- The Pantech Burst and Samsung Google Nexus S both feature a 4.0" Super AMOLED display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Burst has a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, which offers better multitasking capabilities compared to the Nexus S's single-core 1.0 GHz CPU and 512MB of RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Burst records video at 720p, while the Nexus S records at a lower resolution of 480p.
- The Burst has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1650 mAh compared to the Nexus S's 1500 mAh, which may provide marginally better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Burst runs Android 2.3.5 with an upgrade option to 4.0, while the Nexus S starts with 2.3 and can be upgraded to 4.1.2, but not beyond that.
- In terms of build quality, the Burst is slightly heavier and thicker than the Nexus S, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Pantech Burst
Samsung Google Nexus S
General
Release Date
2012
2010
Announced
2012
2010
Description
For AT&T
Previously known as Samsung i9020
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED, 256K colors
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 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
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8660 Snapdragon S3
Hummingbird
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
Adreno 220
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
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
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
720p@30fps
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
126.5 x 62.5 x 11.4 mm (4.98 x 2.46 x 0.45 in)
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
122.5 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Titanium, Ruby Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
2.1, 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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes