Google Nexus 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S III
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
IPS LCD
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
68.49 %
65.82 %
Peak brightness
300 cd/m2 (nit)
Features
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 2), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Camera
Rear
Single camera
Single camera
Main camera
Hardware Features
Autofocus, CMOS image sensor
Autofocus, CMOS image sensor, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Sensor size: 1/4"
Aperture size: F2.6; Sensor size: 1/3"
Flash
LED
LED
Video recording
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD) (30 fps)
Features
Video calling
Digital image stabilization, Video calling
Front
1.3 megapixels
1.9 megapixels
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass
Back: Plastic
Colors
Black, White
Black, Gray, Brown, Pink, Blue, Red, White
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412
Processor
GPU
Adreno 320
Mali-400 MP4
RAM
Internal storage
16 GB
32 GB
Storage expansion
up to 64 GB
OS
Android (5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.3, 4.4.2, 4.4, 4.3, 4.2.2, 4.2.1, 4.2)
Android (4.3, 4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.0.4), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
2100 mAh
Charging
Qi wireless charging
Talk time
the average is 22 h (1342 min)
the average is 22 h (1342 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 20 days (480 h)
the average is 20 days (480 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1364 min)
Stand-by time (3G)
the average is 25 days (602 h)
Music playback
40.00 hours
Video playback
8.00 hours
Cellular
UMTS
850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
Data
SIM type
Micro SIM
Micro SIM
Connectivity
Bluetooth
4.0
4.0
Wi-Fi
802.11 b, g, n, dual-band
802.11 a, b, g, n, dual-band
USB
USB 2.0
USB 2.0
Connector
microUSB
microUSB
Features
Mass storage device, Video out
USB OTG, Video out
HDMI
Yes
Location
A-GPS, Glonass
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Other
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
Phone features
Sensors
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Notifications
Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Notification light (Multiple color), Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Hearing aid compatibility
M3
Other features
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share, SlimPort, TV-out
DLNA, Wireless screen share, MHL, MirrorLink
Radio
FM, Stereo, RDS
Speakers
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Headphones connector
3.5mm
3.5mm
Additional microphone(s)
Yes
Regulatory Approval
FCC measured SAR
Head
0.55 W/kg
Body
1.27 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission
1.50 W/kg
Wireless Router
1.27 W/kg
Shopping information
In The Box
USB sync/charge cable, AC Adapter and cable, SIM ejection tool, Safety and Warranty information, Quick start guide
