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Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 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 Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S) 17Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) Compare Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)

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Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)} 17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S) vs Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)133%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10%
Thinner
vs9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+5.5"18%
Larger screen
vs4.65"
+(back) 13MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+f/1.9 (aperture)47%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3300 mAh78%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1850 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs3.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)30%
More internal storage for applications and files
170 grams (5.95 ounces)vs+144 grams (5.04 ounces)18%
Lighter
TFT IPS LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
267 PPIvs+316 PPI18%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+14 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

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
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ModelGalaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Other model names갤럭시 와이드2, Galaxy Wide2 (SK Mobile) SM-J727SZSASKCVerizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro
Country or region availableSouth Korea
South Korea
USA
USA
BrandSamsungSamsung
Release date3/1/201712/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)76.4 x 151.5 millimeters (3.01 x 5.96 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size5.5" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~72% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)
eMMC 5.1
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 17)LTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2560x1920 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3300 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered12 hours
Standby288 hours (12 days)150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Gray• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Wide 2 (SM-J727S)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.62W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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