Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) vs LG G3 (D855 32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Google Nexus S vs LG G3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/30/2014 7:31 AM, updated: 9/13/2021 10:47 AM

Compare LG G3 X Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

25Points LG G3 (D855 32GB) Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS+

1440x2392

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG G3 (D855 32GB)

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!

2 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	vs	25 Advantages LG G3 (D855 32GB)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super IPS+
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (13GB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)85% More internal storage for applications and files
Not supported	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)22% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+1440x2392 pixels8 times Higher resolution screen
233 PPI	vs	+508 PPI118% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.5"38% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 13MP164% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 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) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh100% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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📱 Model features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Other model names	AT&T Samsung Nexus S i9020A, Samsung Soju	LG G3 4G LTE D855 for Europe, LG Optimus G3, LG B2
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Australia, Brazil, Philippines, Hong Kong, India, Panama, Sri Lanka
Brand	Samsung	LG
Release date	4/1/2011	6/1/2014
Depth	10.88 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)	74.6 x 146.3 millimeters (2.94 x 5.76 in)
Weight	129 grams (4.52 ounces)	149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	4" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	1440x2392 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	508 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
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	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/900/1800/2100/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	4160x3120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	VGA (720x480) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	29mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical 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	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-53YH
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	20 hours
Standby	428 hours (17.8 days)	500 hours (20.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
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, Gold, Violet, Red • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Notification LED • Dolby mobile sound • 1W Speaker with Boost AMP • Knock Code, Quick Memo, QRemote • Plastic body • MiraCast • Wireless Charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Google Nexus S (GT-i9020A)	LG G3 (D855 32GB)
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