Google Pixel (32GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U)
Side by side comparison between Google Pixel vs Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x1920
12.3
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2770
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4"
AMOLED
AMOLED
480x800
5
MP
MP
1.3mp
512MB
RAM
RAM
Single-core
1800
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Google Pixel (32GB)
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29 Advantages 
3 Advantages | 16 Common items in both devices |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus |
| 4G LTE-A / 4G LTE |
| Capacitive |
| Multitouch |
| Accelerometer |
| +9 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 Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Model | Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) |
| Other model names | Google Pixel 1, G-2PW4100, G-2PW4200, HTC Sailfish | US Cellular Samsung Galaxy Metrix SCH-i405U, Samsung Aegis |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  USA |
| Brand | Samsung | |
| Release date | 10/20/2016, Announced: 10/4/2016 | 8/22/2012 |
| Depth | 8.58 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 13.97 millimeters (0.55 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 69.54 x 143.84 millimeters (2.74 x 5.66 in) | 64.52 x 125.98 millimeters (2.54 x 4.96 in) |
| Weight | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Display type | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen size | 5" inches | 4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~56% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 480x800 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 233 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Not supported |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
| Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| System version | Android 7.1 Nougat | Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread |
| Firmware update | Android 10 | feature not registered |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996AB) (14nm) | 32bit: Samsung S5PC111 Exynos 3110 |
| CPU | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core) | Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz) | feature not registered |
| Performance (benchmark) | Basemark OS II: 2461 (v2) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 512MB |
| Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) UFS 2.0 | 4GB (2GB available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 650/75 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
| GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
| Primary 2G network | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO Global version: UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat11 Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (41) | LTE Cat3 1700/1900/2100 |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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 | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12.3 megapixels | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4048x3036 pixels | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | VGA (720x480) 30 fps |
| Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | 28mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.55µm pixel | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection 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, Smile detection | Face detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
| HDR | HDR photo only main camera | Not supported |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion) 720p@240fps (slow motion) | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Not supported |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | Not supported |
| Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| USB | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 3.0 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) |
| Battery capacity | 2770 mAh | 1800 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 1.0 | Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 26 hours (1.1 days) | 7 hours |
| Standby | 456 hours (19 days) | 336 hours (14 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, 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, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Retractable QWERTY keyboard |
| Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, Silver, Blue Google Assistant • Daydream View VR • Live Case | • Colors: Noble Black • 4GB microSD included • Samsung TouchWiz 4.0 UI • HAC M4/T4 • WiFi hotspot Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Google Pixel (32GB) | Galaxy Metrix 4G (SCH-i405U) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.92W/kg (head), 0.58W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.33W/kg (head), 0.61W/kg (body) | feature not registered |