Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042
Samsung S8000 Jet
#6996Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung S8000 Jet
Performance
45.933.4
Camera
13.812.5
Display
78.372.3
Battery
15.211.6
Build
16.717.4
Connectivity
35.524.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.421.0
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S features a larger 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display compared to the 3.1-inch AMOLED resistive touchscreen of the Samsung S8000 Jet, offering a better viewing experience despite both having the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is powered by a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and has 512MB RAM, which outperforms the S8000 Jet's 800 MHz processor and 2GB RAM.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Nexus S records video at 480p@30fps, while the S8000 Jet captures at 480p@24fps.
- The Nexus S has a slightly larger battery capacity of 1500mAh versus the S8000 Jet's 1100mAh, which may lead to better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Nexus S runs Android 2.3 and is upgradable to 4.1.2, while the S8000 Jet's software details are unspecified, likely limiting its functionality.
- Overall, the Nexus S offers superior build quality, performance, and software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung S8000 Jet
General
Release Date
2010
2009
Announced
2010
2009
Description
Previously known as Samsung i9020
Also known as:Samsung S8003 JetSamsung Jet 2
Display
Size
4"
3.1"
Type
Super AMOLED
AMOLED resistive touchscreen, 16M colors
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~301 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Oleophobic coating
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Hummingbird
Qualcomm MSM6246
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
800 MHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
2/8GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
w480p@30fps
480p@24fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1100 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1100 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)
108.8 x 53.5 x 11.9 mm (4.28 x 2.11 x 0.47 in)
Weight
129 g
110 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, Mystic Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.42 W/kg (head) 0.49 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 3.6/0.384 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
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, Route 66
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)
N/A
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass