Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Apple iPad mini 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/18/2014 2:54 PM, updated: 4/16/2020 8:32 AM

Compare Apple iPad mini 2 X Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

7.9"
IPS

1536x2048

5
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

6400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)

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8 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	vs	17 Advantages Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)160% Lighter	vs	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.3GHz 64bit Dual-core152% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (26GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)49% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1536x2048 pixels7 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+324 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+7.9"98% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)5 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
4G WiMAX	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps33% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+6400 mAh3 times Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 5MP

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Other model names	Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju	iPad mini 2 A1491 (4G LTE), iPad mini 2 A1455/A1490 (CDMA)
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Apple
Release date	5/8/2011	11/12/2013
Depth	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)	134.7 x 200 millimeters (5.3 x 7.87 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	341 grams (11.94 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	7.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1536x2048 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	324 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	iOS 7.0
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	iOS 12
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)	64bit: Apple A7 APL0698 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Cyclone ARM v8 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	PowerVR G6430 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	32GB (26GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	75/25 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, A1490/A1455: CDMA 800/1900/2100
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	A1491 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1490/A1455 version: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	WiMAX 802.16	LTE Cat3 A1490 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26) A1490/A1455 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	33mm lens
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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope
Vibrating alert	Supported	Not supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	6400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6 hours	10 hours
Standby	428 hours (17.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black on slate, White on silver • Oleophobic coating on Retina display • Aluminium body • FaceTime • Siri natural language • iCloud cloud service • Twitter and Facebook • Lightning connector port • OpenGL ES 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)
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

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Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Apple iPad mini 2 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better device? Apple iPad mini 2 (4G 32GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate