Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
#5282
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757
#5898Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757
Performance
48.237.7
Camera
19.019.1
Display
80.480.4
Battery
17.81.6
Build
16.616.8
Connectivity
48.750.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
28.526.1
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 features a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, similar to the Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757, which also has a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, while the Skyrocket HD has a slightly faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU.
- The camera on the Skyrocket HD is superior, offering an 8 MP rear camera compared to the Nexus's 5 MP, and it can record video at 1080p@30fps versus the Nexus's 1080p@24fps.
- Battery capacity is listed for the Nexus at 1850 mAh, while the Skyrocket HD's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Nexus starting at Android 4.0 and upgradable to 4.2.2, while the Skyrocket HD runs Android 2.3.5.
- Overall, the Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD offers better camera performance and slightly improved processing power, while the Galaxy Nexus provides a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757
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 AT&T.
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
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
Dual-core 1.5 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1850 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 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)
N/A
Weight
150 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.88 W/kg (body)
0.43 W/kg (head) 0.77 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE
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, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
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 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass