Samsung Google Nexus S I9023
#7109
Sony Xperia J
#8652Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S I9023
Sony Xperia J
Performance
46.433.1
Camera
13.811.9
Display
42.016.9
Battery
15.217.0
Build
16.417.3
Connectivity
36.028.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.514.5
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S I9023 features a build quality that is slightly thicker and heavier than the Sony Xperia J, which is lighter and slimmer.
- Both phones have a 4.0" display, but the Nexus S uses S-LCD technology with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Xperia J has a TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is equipped with a Hummingbird chipset and 1GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia J's Snapdragon S1 and 512MB of RAM, making the Nexus S potentially more capable in multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera without OIS, but the Nexus S can record video at 480p at 30fps, while the Xperia J records at 480p without a specified frame rate.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia J is higher at 1750mAh compared to the Nexus S's 1500mAh, potentially providing better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Nexus S runs Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.1, while the Xperia J comes with Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering a more modern software experience out of the box.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S I9023
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For India
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
S-LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 200
Memory
16GB
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
w480p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
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)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
129 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.83 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 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
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
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 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass