Samsung Google Nexus S I9023
#7109
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S I9023
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
46.433.2
Camera
13.815.4
Display
42.041.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.416.3
Connectivity
36.031.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.518.9
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S I9023 and Sony Xperia neo L both feature a 4.0-inch display, but the Xperia neo L has a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels compared to the Nexus S's 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is equipped with a Hummingbird chipset and 1GB of RAM, while the Xperia neo L uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 with 512MB of RAM, which may affect multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia neo L can record video at 720p, offering superior video quality compared to the Nexus S's 480p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The Nexus S runs on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.1, while the Xperia neo L comes with Android 4.0.4, providing a more modern software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Nexus S being slightly lighter and thinner than the Xperia neo L.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S I9023
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
For India
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
S-LCD
LED-backlit LCD,
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 205
Memory
16GB
1GB (300MB 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
720p@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
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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
129 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.83 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body)
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Yes
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass