Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs BlackBerry Z10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/31/2013 7:29 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 1:37 PM

Compare BlackBerry Z10 X Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

18Points BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.2"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

2mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)

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!

4 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	vs	18 Advantages BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
+16GB (13GB available)18% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)49 times More apps available to download and use	vs	70000 apps (BlackBerry App World)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core145% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)24% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+768x1280 pixels156% Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+355 PPI52% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.2"5% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 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	+1800 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage 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

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	Z10 (4G LTE)
Other model names	Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju	BlackBerry Z10 STL100-2, STL100-3, STL100-4, RIM Liverpool
Country or region available	USA	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	BlackBerry
Release date	5/8/2011	1/31/2013
Depth	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)	65.6 x 130 millimeters (2.58 x 5.12 in)
Weight	131 grams (4.59 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	355 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)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	BlackBerry OS 10
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	BlackBerry OS 10.2
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
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
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS STL100-2:850/900/2100, STL100-3: 800/850/1700/1900/2100, STL100-4: 900/2100
Primary 4G network	WiMAX 802.16	LTE Cat3 STL100-2: 800/900/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,8,20) STL100-3: 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17) STL100-4: 700 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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	feature not registered
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)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 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)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
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, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1800 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)	312 hours (13 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, 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, White • BBM 6 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)	BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)
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 BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs BlackBerry Z10 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? BlackBerry Z10 (4G LTE)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate