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T-Mobile Vairy Touch II vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)

Side by side comparison between T-Mobile Vairy Touch II vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X T-Mobile Vairy Touch II 03Points
2.8"
TFT

240x400

2
MP
N/A
800
mAh

(Removable)

vs
31Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB) Compare T-Mobile Vairy Touch II X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)

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!

Vairy Touch II} 3 Advantages T-Mobile Vairy Touch II vs Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)} 31 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
+Until 8GB microSDAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+100 grams (3.5 ounces)44%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
10MBvs+32GB (28GB available)2866 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)vs+9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)32%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x400 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels9 times
Higher resolution screen
167 PPIvs+316 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.8"vs+4.65"66%
Larger screen
(back) 2MPvs+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
QCIF (176x144)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)81 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
2G EDGEvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Resistivevs+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
Singlevs+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
800 mAhvs+1850 mAh131%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.0 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

5 Common items in both devices
Plastic body / Plastic body, glass front
Only digital zoom
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
MicroUSB 2.0
+ 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

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
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ModelVairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Vairy Touch 2, ZTE MiamiVerizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandT-MobileSamsung
Release date2/1/201012/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)50 x 102 millimeters (1.97 x 4.02 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight100 grams (3.5 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic bodyPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size2.8" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~43.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x400 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenResistive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)167 PPI316 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Chipset32bit32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage10MB32GB (28GB available)
External storageUntil 8GB microSD
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload0.236 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGECDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QCIF (176x144)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMPEG4, H.263, 3GPMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC, AAC+, MIDI, AMR-NB, AMR-WB+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity800 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy3 hours12 hours
Standby144 hours (6 days)150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Phonebook: 1000 contacts
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

T-Mobile Vairy Touch IIGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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