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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) vs Sony Ericsson G900

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs Sony Ericsson G900 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson G900 X Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) 26Points
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

950
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 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!

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) vs G900} 3 Advantages Sony Ericsson G900
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)6 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs208MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR27 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs128MB SDRAM
+16GB (13GB available)82 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs256MB (160MB available)
+9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)37%
Thinner
vs13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels11 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+316 PPI89%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+4.65"94%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)26 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQVGA (320x240)
+(front) HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
vs50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G UMTS
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps259 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G UMTS) 0.384 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1850 mAh95%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs950 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
Not supportedvs+Until 8GB Memory Stick micro M2Advantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+99 grams (3.47 ounces)45%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

9 Common items in both devices
(back) 5MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) / LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Video calling
+2 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
 
ModelGalaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
Other model namesVerizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, ToroSony Ericsson G900, SE Tyra
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date12/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/20115/1/2008
Depth9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)49 x 106 millimeters (1.93 x 4.17 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size4.65" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~34.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels (16:9)240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)316 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
System versionAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSSymbian 9.1 S60 3rd Edition
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
Chipset32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)32bit: Philips Nexperia PNX4008
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 208MHz ARM926EJ (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2128MB SDRAM
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)256MB (160MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 8GB Memory Stick micro M2
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps0.384 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedTri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOUMTS 2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 (Bands 13)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTECSD, GPRS, UMTS
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsQVGA (320x240) 15 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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)QCIF (176x144)
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

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.2633GP, MPEG4
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3MP3, WAV, AAC, MIDI

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BST-33
Battery capacity1850 mAh950 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours12 hours
Standby150 hours (6.3 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Dark Red, Dark Brown
• Touch focus
• StickyNotes
• TrackID music recognition
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)Sony Ericsson G900
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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