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Samsung Galaxy Ace 3
3G Only Dual SIMGT-S7272
Samsung Galaxy Nexus CDMA
SCH-i515| Global Score | |
| 60.8 | 66.3 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 4.2.2 | Android 4.2.2, 4.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.1, 4.0 |
| 2013-06-10 | 2011-11-17 |
| 4.77 x 2.47 x 0.39 inches | 5.33 x 2.67 x 0.37 inches |
| 4.06 ounces | 5.29 ounces |
| Black | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 129.00 | $ 95.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 4 inches | 4.7 inches |
| 480 x 800 pixels | 720 x 1280 pixels (HD) |
| TFT | Super AMOLED |
| 233 pixels per inch | 312 pixels per inch |
| Capacitive, Multi-touch | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 7.6 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Broadcom BCM21664 chipset | TI OMAP4460 chipset |
| ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1000 MHz) processor | ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-Core 1200 MHz) processor |
| 1 GB RAM | 1 GB RAM |
| Broadcom VideoCore IV (250 MHz) GPU | PowerVR SGX540 (384 MHz) GPU |
| 7.83 | 8.1 |
| Storage | |
| 4 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC (up to 64 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 4.26 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 5.00 MP + 0.30 MP | 5.00 MP + 1.30 MP |
| -- | f/2.80 aperture |
| 1280 x 720 (30 fps) (HD) video resolution | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) (Full HD) video resolution |
| 6.71 | 7.81 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and GSM | LTE (4G), EV-DO A and CDMA |
| SIM, Dual SIM | -- |
| 5.9 | 5 |
| Battery Life | |
| 1500mAh Li-Ion Battery | 1850mAh Li-Ion Battery |
| Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 8 hours talk time | 150 hours standby time 12 hours talk time |
| 3.28 | 3.76 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 3.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| Accelerometer, Compass and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus CDMA has an overall score of 66.3, which is a little bit better than the Galaxy Ace 3's 60.8 general score. These devices include the same Android 4.2.2 OS, so you shouldn't perceive any differences regarding operating system features. Although the Samsung Galaxy Nexus CDMA is older and notably heavier than Galaxy Ace 3, it's construction is still just a bit thinner.
Galaxy Nexus CDMA has a bit better processor than Galaxy Ace 3, and although they both have the same RAM amount and the same number of cores, the Galaxy Nexus CDMA also has a faster graphics co-processor running at 384 MHz. Galaxy Nexus CDMA counts with just a bit better screen than Galaxy Ace 3, because it has a higher display pixels density, a much better resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels and a larger display.
Galaxy Nexus CDMA features a very superior memory capacity to install applications and games than Galaxy Ace 3, because although it has no slot for SD memory cards, it also counts with 32 GB internal memory capacity. Samsung Galaxy Nexus CDMA has improved battery duration than Samsung Galaxy Ace 3, because it has a 23 percent larger battery capacity.
The Galaxy Nexus CDMA shoots much better photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy Ace 3, and although they both have the same resolution back camera, the Galaxy Nexus CDMA also has a lot higher 1920x1080 (Full HD) video quality.
Even being the best phone of the ones in this comparison, Galaxy Nexus CDMA is also a bargain compared to the other phones.
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