Pantech Burst
#5999
Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042Category Breakdown
Pantech Burst
Samsung Google Nexus S
Performance
49.245.9
Camera
15.413.8
Display
71.778.3
Battery
16.415.2
Build
0.216.7
Connectivity
38.735.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.625.4
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Titanium, Ruby Red
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass