Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Side by side comparison between Apple iPad 3 vs Samsung Google Nexus S devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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9.7"
IPS
IPS
1536x2048
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
11560
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
0.3mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1500
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better device? Apple iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB)
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19 Common items in both devices |
16GB (12GB available) / 16GB (13GB available) |
16 million |
(back) 5MP |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
(front) 0.3MP |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Model | iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) |
Other model names | Verizon iPad 3 A1403 (4G + CDMA) | Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju |
Country or region available | USA | USA |
Brand | Apple | Samsung |
Release date | 3/16/2012 | 5/8/2011 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 185.7 x 241.2 millimeters (7.31 x 9.5 in) | 63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in) |
Weight | 662 grams (23.17 ounces) | 131 grams (4.59 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 9.7" inches | 4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.1% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1536x2048 pixels | 480x800 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 264 PPI | 233 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
System version | iOS 5.1.0 | Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | iOS 9.0 | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Apple A5X APL5498 (45nm) | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX543MP4 | PowerVR SGX540 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (12GB available) | 16GB (13GB available) eMMC |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 75/25 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 (Bands 13) | WiMAX 802.16 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels | 2560x1920 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | VGA (720x480) 30 fps |
Flash | Not supported | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | Not supported |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, MOV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
USB | USB 2.0 proprietary connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Proprietary TV-out | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Not supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
Battery capacity | 11560 mAh | 1500 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 9 hours | 6 hours |
Standby | 720 hours (30 days) | 428 hours (17.8 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
Call control | Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • Oleophobic coating • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot | • Colors: Black • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
iPad 3 (CDMA 16GB) | Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |