Samsung Google Nexus S
#6042
Samsung S8600 Wave 3
#6237Category Breakdown
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung S8600 Wave 3
Performance
45.936.0
Camera
13.815.4
Display
78.378.3
Battery
15.215.2
Build
16.716.7
Connectivity
35.530.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
25.424.7
Summary
- The Samsung Google Nexus S and Samsung S8600 Wave 3 both feature a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, offering similar visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the Nexus S is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 512MB RAM, while the Wave 3 has a more powerful 1.4 GHz Scorpion CPU and 4GB RAM, resulting in better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Wave 3 supports 720p video recording compared to the Nexus S's 480p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 1500mAh, but neither device supports fast charging.
- The Nexus S runs on Android 2.3, with limited upgrade options, while the Wave 3 operates on bada 2.0, providing a different software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Wave 3 is slightly lighter and thinner than the Nexus S, enhancing its portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Google Nexus S
Samsung S8600 Wave 3
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2010
2011
Description
Previously known as Samsung i9020
N/A
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
N/A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
1.4 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX540
N/A
Memory
16GB 512MB RAM
4GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash
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-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)
125.9 x 64.2 x 9.9 mm (4.96 x 2.53 x 0.39 in)
Weight
129 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.53 W/kg (head) 0.82 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, UMA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, Samsung Mobile Navigator
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)
bada 2.0
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass