Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
#5282
Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250M
#5359Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250M
Performance
48.243.8
Camera
19.019.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
17.817.0
Build
16.617.5
Connectivity
48.741.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.528.2
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 and I9250M both feature a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the TI OMAP 4460 chipset with a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU; however, the i515 offers 32GB of internal storage compared to the 16GB of the I9250M.
- Both cameras are 5 MP with autofocus, but the I9250M can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the i515 records at 1080p@24fps.
- Battery capacity differs slightly, with the i515 at 1850 mAh and the I9250M at 1750 mAh, contributing to a marginally longer usage time for the i515.
- Both devices run Android 4.0, but the i515 can be upgraded to 4.2.2, offering a potentially better software experience.
- Build quality is similar, though the I9250M is slightly lighter and thinner.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250M
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung GALAXY Nexus CDMA, Samsung SCH-i515, Google Nexus Prime, Samsung DROID Prime
For TelusAlso known as Samsung GT-I9250M
Display
Size
4.65"
4.65"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~316 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
TI OMAP 4460
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1850 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
135.5 x 67.9 x 9.5 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
Weight
150 g
135 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
0.40 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer