Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
#5206
Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250M
#5205Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250M
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.455.4
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes