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Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Fascinate vs Samsung Google Nexus S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500) 06Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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09Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Samsung Fascinate X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

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24 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core
Super AMOLED
16 million
480x800 pixels
233 PPI
4"
(back) 5MP
+17 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
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ModelFascinate (SCH-i500)Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model namesVerizon Samsung Fascinate i500, Samsung Galaxy S CDMASprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date9/8/20105/8/2011
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)64.2 x 122.4 millimeters (2.53 x 4.82 in)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 332bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB (1.49GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedWiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supportedNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.5 hours6 hours
Standby300 hours (12.5 days)428 hours (17.8 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Grey, White
• Samsung TouchWiz 3.0 UI
• WiFi hotspot (Android 2.2 or higher)
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Fascinate (SCH-i500)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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