Samsung Google Nexus S
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Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
#4956Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
Performance
45.945.9
Camera
13.813.8
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.716.7
Connectivity
35.535.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
25.430.1
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S and Nexus S 4G share similar build quality, featuring a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution and pixel density.
- Performance is identical, as both devices utilize the Hummingbird chipset with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 512MB RAM.
- Camera specifications are also the same, with a 5 MP rear camera and no front camera.
- The Nexus S 4G is slightly heavier at 131g compared to the Nexus S at 129g, and both have a 1500mAh battery with no wireless charging.
- The software experience differs slightly, as the Nexus S 4G supports stereo speakers and has WiMAX connectivity, while both run Android 2.3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung Google Nexus S 4G
General
Release Date
2010
2011, May 08
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously known as Samsung i9020
For SprintAlso known as Samsung SPH-D720
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
Oleophobic coating
Oleophobic coating
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
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
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-Ion 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)
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight
129 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.64 W/kg (head) 0.95 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer