Samsung Google Nexus S
#4455
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
#4436Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
Performance
57.357.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
76.376.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.556.5
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S and Samsung I909 Galaxy S both feature a 4.0" Super AMOLED display with identical resolutions, but the Galaxy S offers higher video recording capabilities at 720p compared to the Nexus S's 480p.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize the same Hummingbird chipset and Cortex-A8 CPU, with 16GB of internal storage and 512MB of RAM.
- The Nexus S is slightly heavier at 129g versus the Galaxy S's 123g, and their battery capacities are the same at 1500mAh.
- Software-wise, the Nexus S runs Android 2.3 and is upgradable to 4.1.2, while the Galaxy S operates on Android 2.1.
- Overall, both devices exhibit similar build quality and performance, but the Galaxy S has an edge in video recording and Bluetooth version.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Previously known as Samsung i9020
For China
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
Corning Gorilla Glass
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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
w480p@30fps
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
Dimensions
123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
123 x 64.2 x 10.8 mm (4.84 x 2.53 x 0.43 in)
Weight
129 g
123 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / 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, DLNA
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes