Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042
Samsung M130L Galaxy U
#6647Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung M130L Galaxy U
Performance
45.931.6
Camera
13.814.1
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.715.6
Connectivity
35.525.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.422.8
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 M130L Galaxy U has a slightly smaller 3.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but higher pixel density at ~252 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU with 512MB RAM, compared to the Galaxy U's 1GHz CPU and 8GB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nexus S records video at 480p, whereas the Galaxy U can capture 720p video.
- Both phones have a 1500mAh battery and lack wireless charging.
- The Nexus S runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and is upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Galaxy U operates on Android 2.1 (Eclair), offering a less advanced software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Nexus S being slightly lighter and thinner than the Galaxy U.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung M130L Galaxy U
General
Release Date
2010
2010
Announced
2010
2010
Description
Previously known as Samsung i9020
N/A
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
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
S5PC111 1GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
8GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
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-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)
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
White, Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.92 W/kg (head) 1.11 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
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
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 2.1 (Eclair)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass