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| Global Score | |
| 58 | 63.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| Android 4.1, 2.3.7, 2.3 | Android 4.1, 4.0.4, 2.3.7, 2.3.5 |
| 2011-03-21 | 2012-01-10 |
| 4.88 x 2.48 x 0.44 inches | 5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 inches |
| 4.60 ounces | 5.08 ounces |
| -- | Black and White |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 550.00 | $ 160.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4 inches | 4.3 inches |
| 480 x 800 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| Super AMOLED | TFT |
| 233 pixels per inch | 342 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.6 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Samsung Exynos 3 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-Core 1000 MHz) processor | Dual-Core 1500 MHz processor |
| 512 MB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| PowerVR SGX540 (200 MHz) GPU | Adreno 220 (266 MHz) GPU |
| 7.47 | 8.28 |
| Storage | |
| 16 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 4.4 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 12.10 MP + 1.30 MP |
| f/2.60 aperture | f/2.40 aperture |
| 720 x 480 (30 fps) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (29 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 7.26 | 8.69 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| CDMA | HSDPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| -- | Micro SIM |
| 3.1 | 4.2 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1500mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1750mAh Li-Polymer Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 6 hours talk time | 450 hours standby time 7.5 hours talk time |
| 3.28 | 3.6 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 2.1, EDR | Bluetooth 2.1, EDR |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Xperia S is slightly better than Google Nexus S 4G, having a general score of 63.8 against 58. Both phones in this comparison review work with the same Android 4.1 OS (operating system). Xperia S is a newer and just a bit thinner phone than Google Nexus S 4G, although it is just a bit heavier. Xperia S counts with a better CPU than Google Nexus S 4G, because it has more RAM, a better graphics processing unit and more cpu cores.
The Sony Xperia S counts with a better looking screen than Google Nexus S 4G, because it has a bit larger display, a greater pixel count per inch in the display and a lot better resolution of 1280 x 720px. Xperia S takes much better videos and photos than Google Nexus S 4G, because it has a back-facing camera with a way higher resolution, a larger diafragm aperture for better photography and video in low-light environments and a much better 1920x1080 (Full HD) video definition.
Xperia S has a lot bigger memory capacity for games and applications than Google Nexus S 4G, because it has 32 GB internal storage. Sony Xperia S features just a little bit longer battery life than Google Nexus S 4G, because it has a 1750mAh battery capacity.
Xperia S is not only the best phones in this comparison, but it's also a bargain compared to the other ones, making this phone a no doubt choice.
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