Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042
Samsung I405 Stratosphere
#6520Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung I405 Stratosphere
Performance
45.926.1
Camera
13.811.9
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.217.4
Build
16.715.7
Connectivity
35.537.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.423.3
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S and Samsung I405 Stratosphere both feature a 4.0" Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is equipped with a Hummingbird chipset and 512MB RAM, while the Stratosphere has 4GB RAM, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Stratosphere offers a 1.3 MP front camera for selfies, which the Nexus S lacks.
- The Stratosphere also has a larger 1800 mAh battery compared to the Nexus S's 1500 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Both run on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), with the Nexus S being upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), providing a slightly more updated software experience.
- The Nexus S is lighter at 129g, while the Stratosphere weighs 164g, affecting overall build quality and portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung I405 Stratosphere
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously known as Samsung i9020
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung SCH-I405, Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G, Samsung SCH-I405U
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 4 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
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
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1800 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)
126 x 65 x 14 mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.55 in)
Weight
129 g
164 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Noble Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.45 W/kg (head) 1.15 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, 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 2.3 (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, proximity, compass