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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) vs HTC Windows Phone 8S

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs HTC Windows Phone 8S phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare HTC Windows Phone 8S X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) 24Points
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
03Points HTC Windows Phone 8S Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X
HTC Windows Phone 8S
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)

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Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)} 24 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) vs Windows Phone 8S} 3 Advantages HTC Windows Phone 8S
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)14%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs512MB LPDDR2
+32GB (28GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files		vs4GB
+8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)15%
Thinner		vs10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT Super LCD
+720x1280 pixels140%
Higher resolution screen		vs480x800 pixels
+316 PPI36%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs233 PPI
+4.65"16%
Larger screen		vs4"
+(front) 1.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies		vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera		vsHD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use		vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster		vs3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files		vs(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
+1750 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1700 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video		vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable		vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster		vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely		vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)vs+113 grams (3.96 ounces)19%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
17 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
+10 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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πŸ“± Model features

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
 
ModelGalaxy Nexus (SC-04D)Windows Phone 8S
Other model namesGoogle Galaxy Nexus 3G SGH-N044, Samsung SC-04DHTC Windows Phone 8S A620e, HTC Rio
Country or region availableSouth KoreaJapan
South Korea, Japan		feature not registered
BrandSamsungHTC
Release date11/17/2011, Announced: 10/29/201111/1/2012
Depth8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)10.28 millimeters (0.4 inches)
Size (width x height)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)63 x 120.5 millimeters (2.48 x 4.74 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)113 grams (3.96 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“² Display

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4.65" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~60% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI233 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
System versionAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSWindows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanWindows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8627
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)4GB
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 800/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

πŸ“· Camera

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Not supported
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

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh1700 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.3 hoursfeature not registered
Standby270 hours (11.3 days)feature not registered

βž• Other features

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
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 callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Black, White
β€’ Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
β€’ Oleophobic coating resistance screen
β€’ Google Maps 5.0 3D
β€’ WiFi hotspot
Java framework		β€’ Colors: Domino, Fiesta Red, Atlantic Blue, High-Rise Gray
β€’ Studio-quality sound with Beats AudioΒ™ built in
β€’ 7GB free SkyDrive storage
β€’ Noise reduction
β€’ DLNA
β€’ Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone

☒️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)HTC Windows Phone 8S
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.49W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.294W/kg (head), 0.274W/kg (body)feature not registered
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