Samsung Fascinate
#6396
Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042Category Breakdown
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Google Nexus S
Performance
36.745.9
Camera
15.413.8
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
17.316.7
Connectivity
26.535.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.925.4
Summary
- The Samsung Fascinate and Samsung Google Nexus S both feature a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Hummingbird chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU; however, the Nexus S offers more storage with 16GB compared to the Fascinate's 2GB.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nexus S records video at a lower resolution of 480p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, and neither device supports fast charging or wireless charging.
- The Fascinate runs on Android 2.1, upgradeable to 2.2, while the Nexus S comes with Android 2.3, with limited upgrade options to 4.1.2, providing a slightly more modern software experience.
- Build-wise, the Fascinate is slightly lighter and smaller than the Nexus S, which may affect handling preferences.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Fascinate
Samsung Google Nexus S
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung Galaxy S CDMA
Previously known as Samsung i9020
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
2GB
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
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
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
125 x 64 x 10.5 mm (4.92 x 2.52 x 0.41 in)
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
116 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Grey, White
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 0.52 W/kg (body)
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot (Android 2.2)
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, VZ Navigator
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
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