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HTC Vivid vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)

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

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4.5"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1620
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T) Compare HTC Vivid X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)

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Vivid} 7 Advantages HTC Vivid vs Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)} 14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
+16GB23%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
1GB LPDDRvs+1GB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
177 grams (6.2 ounces)vs+135 grams (4.73 ounces)31%
Lighter
11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)26%
Thinner
TFT Super 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
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+316 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.5"vs+4.65"3%
Larger screen
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.1.1 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1620 mAhvs+1750 mAh8%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

22 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 1.3MP
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+15 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

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
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ModelHTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Other model namesHTC Vivid, HTC Holiday, PH39100Vodafone/Telstra Google Galaxy Nexus 3G, Samsung Yakju
Country or region availablefeature not registeredAustralia
Australia
BrandHTCSamsung
Release date11/6/20111/16/2012, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth11.27 millimeters (0.44 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)67.1 x 128.8 millimeters (2.64 x 5.07 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight177 grams (6.2 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Display typeTFT Super LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI316 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ806032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 7241 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 700/1700/2100Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, 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

📷 Camera

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, AAC+, WAV, WMAMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1620 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy4.6 hours8.3 hours
Standby293 hours (12.2 days)270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• Built-in digital compass, e-Compass
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC VividGalaxy Nexus (GT-i9250T)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.36W/kg (head), 0.63W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.32W/kg (head), 0.253W/kg (body)
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