Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) vs Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)

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

1/6/2017 10:06 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:41 PM

Compare Sony Xperia TX X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) Compare Samsung Galaxy Nexus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)

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6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
+32GB (28GB available)155% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+4.65"2% Larger screen	vs	4.55"
+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
135 grams (4.73 ounces)	vs	+127 grams (4.45 ounces)6% Lighter
8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)4% Thinner
316 PPI	vs	+323 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13.2MP162% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)17% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+3.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+ShatterShieldAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

32 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

720x1280 pixels

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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Model	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Xperia TX (LT29i)
Other model names	Google Galaxy Nexus 3G SGH-N044, Samsung SC-04D	Sony Xperia TX LT29, Sony Hayabusa
Country or region available	South Korea, Japan	(Global, International)
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	11/17/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011	10/1/2012
Depth	8.94 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)	68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	127 grams (4.45 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.65" inches	4.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	316 PPI	323 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	ShatterShield
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
System version	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4192x3144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	16x digital zoom 3D sweep panorama
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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 Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	3.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8.3 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	270 hours (11.3 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
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, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Curved glass screen (Contour Display) • Oleophobic coating resistance screen • Google Maps 5.0 3D • WiFi hotspot Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Pink PlayNow Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Nexus (SC-04D)	Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.49W/kg (head), 1.08W/kg (body)	1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.294W/kg (head), 0.274W/kg (body)	1.09W/kg (head)