Samsung Google Nexus S I9020A
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Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
#8218Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S I9020A
Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
Performance
45.936.7
Camera
13.813.8
Display
78.311.2
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.30.2
Connectivity
36.024.5
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
26.115.9
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S I9020A features a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing vibrant colors and decent clarity, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 has a smaller 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen with the same resolution but lower pixel density, resulting in less vivid visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 processor and 512MB RAM, offering smoother multitasking compared to the Xperia X2's 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256MB RAM.
- The camera on the Xperia X2 is superior with an 8 MP rear camera versus the Nexus S's 5 MP, allowing for better image quality.
- Both devices have a 1500 mAh battery, but the Nexus S benefits from a more efficient software experience with Android 2.3, while the Xperia X2 runs on Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5, which may feel less modern.
- The build quality of the Nexus S is more compact and lighter at 129g, compared to the heavier and bulkier Xperia X2 at 155g.
- Overall, the Nexus S offers a more contemporary software experience and better performance, while the Xperia X2 excels in camera capabilities.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S I9020A
Sony Ericsson Xperia X2
General
Release Date
2011
2010
Announced
2011
2009
Description
Also known as Google Nexus S i9020T for T-Mobile
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.2"
Type
Super AMOLED
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Qualcomm MSM7200A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
528 MHz ARM 11
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 130
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
110MB 256MB RAM 512MB ROM
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
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
w480p@30fps
w480p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery (BST-41)
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
110 x 54 x 16 mm (4.33 x 2.13 x 0.63 in)
Weight
129 g
155 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Elegant Black, Modern Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.57 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5/6.5.2 Professional
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer