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Motorola XT928 vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Motorola XT928 vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) Compare Motorola XT928 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 16GB)

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XT928} 7 Advantages Motorola XT928 vs Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)} 13 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
+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
+326 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs316 PPI
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
149 grams (5.22 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)3%
Lighter
9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)vs+9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)5%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
4.5"vs+4.65"3%
Larger screen
(front) 1MPvs+(front) 1.3MP42%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSDPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSDPA) 3.1 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps31 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1730 mAhvs+1850 mAh7%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2.1 + 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
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

24 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+17 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

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
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ModelMotorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Other model namesMotorola XT928 for China marketVerizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro
Country or region availableChina
China
USA
USA
BrandMotorolaSamsung
Release date12/1/201112/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)67.6 x 134.8 millimeters (2.66 x 5.31 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4.5" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~61.3% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)326 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 GingerbreadAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPACDMA2000 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

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 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

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)1 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x720 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

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + 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

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1730 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.6 hours12 hours
Standby260 hours (10.8 days)150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
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
• Dual-mode GSM/CDMA phone
• Touch-focus
• Dolby Digital Plus sound
• DLNA
• WiFi hotspot
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola XT928Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
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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