Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250
#5202
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757
#5158Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.042.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.455.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250 and Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757 both feature a 4.65-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing similar visual clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Nexus is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9, while the Skyrocket HD has a slightly faster dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, which may offer better responsiveness.
- The camera capabilities differ significantly, with the Nexus featuring a 5 MP rear camera and the Skyrocket HD boasting an 8 MP rear camera, allowing for higher resolution photos and 1080p video at 30fps compared to the Nexus's 24fps.
- Battery capacity for the Nexus is 1750 mAh, while the Skyrocket HD's battery specifications are not provided.
- Both devices run different versions of Android, with the Nexus starting at 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and upgradable to 4.3, whereas the Skyrocket HD operates on an older 2.3.5 (Gingerbread), impacting the software experience and available features.
- Overall, the Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD offers better camera performance and a faster processor, while the Galaxy Nexus benefits from a more recent software version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket HD I757
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
Also known as:Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus I9250Samsung Google Nexus 3Samsung Galaxy X
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16GB 1GB RAM
16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
2 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
2 MP
Video Recording
1080p@24fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.35 in)
N/A
Weight
135 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
Software
Operating System
Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android OS 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes