Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
#6078Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung I909 Galaxy S
Performance
45.946.4
Camera
13.815.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.714.2
Connectivity
35.531.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.425.3
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
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, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
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)
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
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.17 W/kg (head) 0.34 W/kg (body)
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
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 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass