Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959
#6259
Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959
Samsung Google Nexus S
Performance
36.145.9
Camera
15.413.8
Display
78.378.3
Battery
16.415.2
Build
14.416.7
Connectivity
29.335.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
24.625.4
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959 and Samsung Google Nexus S both feature a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the Hummingbird chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and PowerVR SGX540 GPU, but the Nexus S offers more internal storage at 16GB compared to the 1GB of the Galaxy S 4G.
- Both have a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, though the Nexus S records video at a lower resolution of 480p.
- The Galaxy S 4G has a slightly larger 1650 mAh battery, while the Nexus S has a 1500 mAh battery.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy S 4G runs Android 2.2 (Froyo), whereas the Nexus S starts with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and can be upgraded to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), offering a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S 4G T959
Samsung Google Nexus S
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2010
Description
For T-MobileAlso known as Samsung Vibrant Plus, Samsung Vibrant 4G
Previously known as Samsung i9020
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
1GB 512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 16 GB included
No
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
122.4 x 64.5 x 9.9 mm (4.82 x 2.54 x 0.39 in)
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
118 g
129 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black and Grey
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.90 W/kg (head) 1.23 W/kg (body)
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP, EDR, aptX
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass