Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020) vs Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Sony Xperia 1 II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/22/2021 6:50 PM, updated: 5/22/2021 6:50 PM

Compare Sony Xperia 1 II X Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

34Points Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)

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3 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	vs	34 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)40% Lighter	vs	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)6 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+8GB LPDDR515 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+UFS 3.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)38% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixels	vs	+1644x3840 pixels15 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+643 PPI176% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+6.5"63% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(quad camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP + 0.3MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical 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
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
VGA (720x480)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)23 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps277 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh167% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
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
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Other model names	T-Mobile Samsung Nexus S GT-i9020T, Samsung Soju	ソニーXperia 1 Mark II SOG01 (128GB+8GB RAM) KDDI Corporation
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Japan
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	12/16/2010	2/24/2020
Depth	10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)	72 x 166 millimeters (2.83 x 6.54 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Display type	Super AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	4" inches	6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	643 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 11
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	128GB (110GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 900/1700/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
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
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	(quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124°16mm1/2.55"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.7" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	21W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	11W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	feature not registered
Standby	428 hours (17.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
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, White • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Purple, Mirror Lake Green • Cameras with ZEISS optics • Dolby Atmos • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Dynamic vibration system • PS4 Remote Play • DUALSHOCK 4 compatibility
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020)	Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)
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

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Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020) vs Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs Sony Xperia 1 II phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 II (SOG01)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate