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Sony Xperia P (LT22i) vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)

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

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4"
LED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia P X
4.65"
AMOLED

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
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!

Xperia P (LT22i)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia P (LT22i) vs Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)20%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+f/2.4 (aperture)17%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.8 (aperture)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)11%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
275 PPIvs+316 PPI15%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.65"16%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1305 mAhvs+1850 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16GB (13GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
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ModelXperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia P LT22, Sony LT22i, Sony NyphonVerizon Google Galaxy Nexus CDMA, Toro
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandSonySamsung
Release date5/1/201212/15/2011, Announced: 10/29/2011
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)9.47 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)59.5 x 122 millimeters (2.34 x 4.8 in)67.94 x 135.5 millimeters (2.67 x 5.33 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDSuper AMOLED
Screen size4" inches4.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)275 PPI316 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U850032bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4460 (45nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (384MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3 (Bands 13)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACDMA2000 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

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (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 stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedHD (1280x720)
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

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1305 mAh1850 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy5 hours12 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)150 hours (6.3 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Video stabiliser
• xLOUD
• 3D sweep panorama
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework
• Colors: Black
• Curved glass screen (Contour Display)
• Oleophobic coating resistance screen
• Google Maps 5.0 3D
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Galaxy Nexus (SCH-i515 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)1.316W/kg (head), 1.39W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.78W/kg (head)feature not registered
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