Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042
Samsung M130K Galaxy K
#6170Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung M130K Galaxy K
Performance
45.944.7
Camera
13.814.1
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.717.2
Connectivity
35.528.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.424.9
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S features a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Samsung M130K Galaxy K has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~252 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, whereas the Galaxy K has a faster 1.2 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, though both use the Hummingbird chipset.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Galaxy K supports 720p video recording compared to the Nexus S's 480p.
- They share a 1500 mAh battery capacity, but their build dimensions differ slightly, with the Nexus S being lighter at 129g compared to the Galaxy K's 131g.
- The Nexus S runs on Android 2.3, while the Galaxy K operates on Android 2.2, limiting software experience on the latter.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung M130K Galaxy K
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Previously known as Samsung i9020
For South Korea
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~252 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Hummingbird
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.2 GHz Cortex-A8
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
PowerVR SGX540
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
8GB
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
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)
119.5 x 59.6 x 12.4 mm (4.70 x 2.35 x 0.49 in)
Weight
129 g
131 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black and Grey
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.62 W/kg (head) 0.65 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, 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 2.2 (Froyo)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass