Samsung Google Nexus S
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Samsung I8700 Omnia 7
#6387Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung I8700 Omnia 7
Performance
45.938.8
Camera
13.814.0
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.717.1
Connectivity
35.525.4
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.423.9
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S and Samsung I8700 Omnia 7 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 powered by the Hummingbird chipset with a Cortex-A8 CPU, while the Omnia 7 uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 with a Scorpion CPU; both have 1.0 GHz clock speeds, but the Nexus S has more RAM at 512MB compared to the Omnia 7's 8GB.
- Both devices sport a 5 MP rear camera, but the Omnia 7 can record video at 720p, offering better video quality than the Nexus S's 480p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500 mAh, with neither device supporting fast charging or wireless charging.
- The Nexus S runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and is upgradable to 4.1.2, while the Omnia 7 operates on Windows Phone 7, resulting in different software experiences.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Nexus S being slightly lighter and thinner than the Omnia 7.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung I8700 Omnia 7
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Previously known as Samsung i9020
N/A
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
Qualcomm QSD8250 Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
Adreno 200
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
8/16GB
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
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
w480p@30fps
720p@25fps
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)
122.4 x 64.2 x 11 mm (4.82 x 2.53 x 0.43 in)
Weight
129 g
138.2 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.78 W/kg (head) 0.41 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
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
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
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Microsoft Windows Phone 7
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass