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Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Corby 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 Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850) 03Points
3.2"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
N/A
1000
mAh

(Removable)

vs
25Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB) Compare Samsung Corby II 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-i9250 16GB)

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!

Corby II (GT-S3850)} 3 Advantages Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850) vs Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)} 25 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
+Until 16GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+102 grams (3.57 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
26MBvs+16GB (13GB available)511 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)31%
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
240x320 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
125 PPIvs+316 PPI153%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.65"45%
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
QVGA (320x240)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)26 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+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps88 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
1000 mAhvs+1750 mAh75%
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
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

8 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Accelerometer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
3.5mm jack
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] / 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
3.0 + A2DP
+ 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

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
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ModelCorby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Other model namesSamsung Corby 2 S3850, Samsung S3850L, Samsung Genio IIGoogle Galaxy Nexus 3G, Samsung GT-i9250, Maguro
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date4/22/201111/17/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)60.6 x 109.9 millimeters (2.39 x 4.33 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight102 grams (3.57 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size3.2" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~47.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Single touch 1-pointCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)125 PPI316 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
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

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
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 registeredAnTuTu: 7241 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
RAM memoryfeature not registered1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage26MB16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 16GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
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 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G2G, 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 networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, 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

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)2 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution1600x1200 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)QVGA (320x240) 15 fpsFull 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 focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
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

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-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
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometerAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
EB424255VU
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1000 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy9.5 hours8.3 hours
Standby620 hours (25.8 days)270 hours (11.3 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Pink, Yellow
• DNSe (Digital Natural Sound Engine)
• Panorama photo
• Samsung TouchWiz UI
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Samsung Corby II (GT-S3850)Galaxy Nexus (GT-i9250 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.43W/kg (head), 0.75W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.303W/kg (head), 0.456W/kg (body)
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