Samsung Galaxy Express Prime
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
#5206Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Express Prime
Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.355.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, f/2.2, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
2 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
2 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes