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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge 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 Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S) 30Points
5.5"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
02Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge X
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)} 30 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S) vs Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 2 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+128GB (112GB available)8 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 2.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)45%
Thinner
vs11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+534 PPI129%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs233 PPI
+5.5"38%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 12.2MP148%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (720x480)
+(front) 2K UHD (2560x1440)11 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs4G WiMAX
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+SpO2Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3600 mAh140%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+Digital TVAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
157 grams (5.5 ounces)vs+131 grams (4.59 ounces)20%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily

17 Common items in both devices
Super AMOLED
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
ModelGalaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model namesSKT Galaxy S7 edge G935S (SK Telecom), Samsung Hero 2Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/11/20165/8/2011
Depth7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 150.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.94 in)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight157 grams (5.5 ounces)131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 8 Octa 8890 (14nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.3GHz Exynos M1 Mongoose (Quad-core)
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T880 MP12PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR4512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage128GB (112GB available)
UFS 2.0
16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps75/25 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/1900/2100
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-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

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)12.2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsVGA (720x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length26mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.5" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)2K UHD (2560x1440)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length22mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.34µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVDigital TVNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Heart rate
Proximity sensor
SpO2
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3600 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, watts15W Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy36 hours (1.5 days)6 hours
Standby336 hours (14 days)428 hours (17.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Gold, Silver
• Curved edge screen
• Body material: Aluminium
• Corning Gorilla Glass back panel
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Samsung Gear VR compatible
• Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Qi Wireless charging (PMA)
• OneDrive 115GB
• Samsung Pay (Visa/Master)
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black
• Contour Display with curved glass screen
• Panorama photo
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy S7 Edge (SM-G935S)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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