Samsung Galaxy S III Verizon vs Samsung GALAXY Nexus CDMA
Samsung Galaxy S III Verizon
Also known as Samsung SCH-I535, Samsung Galaxy S III U.S. Cellular
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 12 Jul 2012) U.S. Cellular - Available as Samsung Galaxy S III U.S. Cellular (since 12 Jul 2012)
Samsung GALAXY Nexus CDMA
Also known as Samsung SCH-i515, Google Nexus Prime, Samsung DROID Prime, Samsung Nexus Prime 4G LTE
Market Status: Released US carrier availability: Verizon - Available (since 15 Dec 2011)
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| Design | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone | |
| OS | Android (4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0.4) TouchWiz UX UI | Android (4.2.2, 4.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.1, 4.0) | |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar | |
| Dimensions | 5.39 x 2.80 x 0.34 inches (137 x 71 x 8.6 mm ) | 5.33 x 2.67 x 0.37 inches (135.5 x 67.94 x 9.47 mm) | |
| Weight | 4.70 oz (133 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | 5.29 oz (150 g) the average is 4.4 oz (126 g) | |
| Side Keys | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key | |
| Colors | Black, Brown, Blue, White |
| Display | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical size | 4.8 inches | 4.7 inches | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels | |
Pixel density
Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is. | 306 ppi | 316 ppi | |
Technology
Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays. | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 | |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch | |
| Features | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass |
| Battery | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Talk time | 15.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | 12.00 hours the average is 10 h (626 min) | |
| Stand-by time | 8.3 days (200 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | 6.2 days (150 hours) the average is 18 days (435 h) | |
| Capacity | 2100 mAh | 1850 mAh | |
| Type | Li - Ion | Li - Ion |
| Hardware | |||
|---|---|---|---|
System chip
System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 | TI OMAP4460 | |
Processor
Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance. | Dual core, 1500 MHz, Krait | Dual core, 1200 MHz, ARM Cortex-A9 | |
| Graphics processor | Adreno 225 | PowerVR SGX540 @ 384 MHz | |
System memory
System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running. | 2048 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 500 MHz) / DDR2 | 1024 MB RAM (Dual-channel) / LPDDR2 | |
| Built-in storage | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
| Storage expansion | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC up to 64 GB |
| Camera | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Camera | 8 megapixels | 5 megapixels | |
| Flash | LED | LED | |
| Aperture size
Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass. | F2.6 | F2.8 | |
| Features | Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), CMOS image sensor, Auto focus, Face detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Geo tagging, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, Effects, Self-timer | Auto focus, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Panorama, Effects | |
| Camcorder | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps) | |
| Features | Digital image stabilization, Video calling | Video calling | |
| Front-facing camera | 1.9 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
| Multimedia | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Music player | |||
| Filter by | Album, Artist, Playlists | Album, Artist, Playlists | |
| Features | Album art cover, Background playback | Album art cover, Background playback | |
| Supported formats | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, FLAC, WMA, AMR, OGG | MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+ | |
| Video playback | |||
| Supported formats | MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, WMV | MPEG4, H.263, H.264 | |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | |
| Streaming | Audio, Video | Audio, Video | |
| YouTube player | Yes | Yes |
| Internet browsing | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Browser | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash | supports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flash | |
| Built-in online services support | Facebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter | YouTube (upload), Picasa |
| Technology | |||
|---|---|---|---|
CDMA
CDMA - Code Division Multiple Access. A technique of multiplexing, also called spread spectrum, in which analog signals are converted into digital form for transmission. For each communication channel, the signals are encoded in a sequence known to the transmitter and the receiver for that channel. The foremost application is digital cellular phone technology from QUALCOMM that operates in the 800MHz band and 1.9GHz PCS band. CDMA phones are noted for their excellent call quality and long battery life. | 800, 1900 MHz | 800, 1900 MHz | |
| LTE | 700 MHz Class 13 | 700 MHz Class 13 | |
| Data | LTE, EV-DO Rev.A | LTE, EV-DO Rev.A | |
| Micro SIM | Yes | ||
| Global Roaming | Yes | ||
Positioning
Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones. | GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS | |
| Navigation | Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI) | Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI) |
| Phone features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator | |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | |
| IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | ||
| Instant Messaging | Google Talk | Google Talk | |
| OTA Software updates | Yes | ||
| Games | Yes |
| Connectivity | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.0 | 3.0 | |
| Profiles | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP) | |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz | 802.11 a, b, g, n | |
| Mobile hotspot | Yes | ||
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | |
| Connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Features | USB Host, USB charging | USB charging | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm | |
| HDMI | via microUSB | via microUSB | |
| Charging connector | microUSB | microUSB | |
| Other | NFC, DLNA, MHL, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, MHL, Computer sync, OTA sync |
| Other features | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Notifications | Service lights (Multiple color), Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Service lights, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | |
| Additional microphone/s | Yes | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer | |
| Hearing aid compatibility | M4 | M4 | |
| Other | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording |
| Regulatory Approval | |||
|---|---|---|---|
FCC approval
FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC. | |||
| Date approved
Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission | 01 Jun 2012 | 15 Nov 2011 | |
| FCC ID value: A3LSCHI535 link | FCC ID value: A3LSCHI515 link | ||
FCC measured SAR
FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value. | |||
| Head | 0.35 W/kg | 0.63 W/kg | |
| Body | 0.93 W/kg | 0.88 W/kg | |
| Product Specific Use | 0.93 W/kg | 1.01 W/kg | |
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.29 W/kg | 1.39 W/kg |
| Availability | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Officially announced | 04 Jun 2012 | 21 Oct 2011 |
