Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577) vs Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate vs Vivo NEX S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/18/2018 8:11 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:28 PM

Compare Vivo NEX S X Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Vivo NEX S (256GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.59"
AMOLED

1080x2316

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Vivo NEX S (256GB)

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!

3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	vs	25 Advantages Vivo NEX S (256GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)53% Lighter	vs	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+256GB (236GB available)117 times More internal storage for applications and files
12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)50% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
480x800 pixels	vs	+1080x2316 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+388 PPI67% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.59"65% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP2 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps9 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh129% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

17 Common items in both devices

Super AMOLED

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	NEX S (256GB)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Exhilarate i577, SGH-i577	NEX旗舰版, vivo NEX Special edition, NEX Ultimate, BBK Apex
Country or region available	USA	(Global, International), China
Brand	Samsung	Vivo
Release date	6/10/2012	6/1/2018
Depth	12 millimeters (0.47 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 122 millimeters (2.48 x 4.8 in)	77 x 162 millimeters (3.03 x 6.38 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	199 grams (6.97 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.59" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~86% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1080x2316 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	388 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
System version	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	feature not registered
User Interface	TouchWiz 4 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play (MSM8625) (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 203 (320MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	256GB (236GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE 700/1700/2100	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,25,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	feature not registered
Standby	192 hours (8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black Java framework	• Colors: Black, Red • Funtouch OS 4 • 32-bit/192kHz audio • Pop-up front camera
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Exhilarate (SGH-i577)	Vivo NEX S (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered