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Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom X Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) 05Points
4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X
4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

16
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Dual-core

2330
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)

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!

Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)} 5 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) vs Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)} 20 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
+16GB (13GB available)160%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5GB available)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)59%
Lighter
vs208 grams (7.28 ounces)
+11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)38%
Thinner
vs15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)110%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1.5GB LPDDR22 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supportedvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
480x800 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels35%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+256 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 16MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
LED flashvs+Xenon flashAdvantage
The Xenon flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(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
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
1500 mAhvs+2330 mAh55%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

18 Common items in both devices
eMMC / eMMC 4.41
Super AMOLED
16 million
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.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
ModelGoogle Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Other model namesSprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung SojuGalaxy S4 Zoom C1010 8GB, Samsung SM-C1010
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaBrazilUnited Arab EmiratesHong KongIndiaPakistanSingapore
(Latin America), (Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date5/8/20117/1/2013, Announced: 6/30/2013
Depth11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)15.4 millimeters (0.61 inches)
Size (width x height)63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)63.5 x 125.5 millimeters (2.5 x 4.94 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~64% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels540x960 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UI

โš™๏ธ Processor

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Chipset32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)32bit: Samsung Exynos 4212 (32nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540ARM Mali-400 MP4 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21.5GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)
eMMC
8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.41
External storageNot supportedUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75/25 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels16 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (720x480) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashXenon flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/3.1 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.3ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registered10x-optical-zoom (24-240mm)

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
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

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6 hours12 hours
Standby428 hours (17.8 days)570 hours (23.8 days)

โž• Other features

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black
โ€ข Contour Display with curved glass screen
โ€ข Panorama photo
โ€ข WiFi hotspot
โ€ข Java framework
โ€ข Colors: White
โ€ข Dropbox 50GB
โ€ข S-Voice natural language

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)Galaxy S4 Zoom (3G SM-C101)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.346W/kg (head), 1.047W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.144W/kg (head), 0.202W/kg (body)
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