Samsung Galaxy Express Prime
#4851
Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
#5282Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Express Prime
Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
Performance
47.948.2
Camera
15.419.0
Display
80.480.4
Battery
22.417.8
Build
0.216.6
Connectivity
42.748.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
30.728.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Express Prime features a larger 5.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Galaxy Nexus i515 has a slightly smaller 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~316 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Express Prime is powered by a quad-core Exynos 3475, offering better multitasking capabilities with 1.5GB of RAM compared to the dual-core TI OMAP 4460 and 1GB of RAM in the Nexus.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nexus can record video at 1080p, while the Express Prime is limited to 720p.
- The Express Prime has a larger 2600 mAh battery compared to the Nexus's 1850 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Software-wise, the Express Prime runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow, while the Nexus originally shipped with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, upgradable to 4.2.2 Jelly Bean, indicating a more modern software experience on the Express Prime.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Express Prime
Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
General
Release Date
2016
2011
Announced
2016
2011
Description
N/A
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung GALAXY Nexus CDMA, Samsung SCH-i515, Google Nexus Prime, Samsung DROID Prime
Display
Size
5"
4.65"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail X Glass
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 3475 Quad (28 nm)
TI OMAP 4460
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
Mali-T720
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 1.5GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2600 mAh
1850 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, removable
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.2 x 71.1 x 7.9 mm (5.60 x 2.80 x 0.31 in)
135.5 x 67.9 x 9.5 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
Weight
138.9 g
150 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer