- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Samsung Galaxy S III mini
- Sony Xperia T
- HTC 8X
- Sony Xperia V
Rated 80% by by TrustedReviews (May, 2012)At just 7.8mm thick, it's the thinnest phone HTC has ever produced and it holds a candle to the best of them in this regard.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus compared to the HTC One S
GHz1.2
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)Black are deep, colors are bright and the detail the ultra-high resolution provides is unparalleled.
1.5 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 3.5G
Rated 81% by by The Verge (Apr, 2012)That’s no knock on the One X, which ticks all the boxes for a legitimate Galaxy Nexus competitor, but the 7.8mm thick One S offers a much more mainstream form factor and price point, while also being the thinnest smartphone that HTC has ever made.
screen size
4.7"
4.3"
Galaxy Nexus by Javyrmz (Jun, 2012)This phone has very many positive's the screen size, screen size, fast 1.2Ghz processor, Google apps, Google music, 720p display, great camera with no shutter lag and panoramic mode are great.
One S by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)While it's still not as good as a hardware one, it's the next best thing - the 4.3" screen has enough real estate for big, well-spaced keys, which are easy to hit.
screen resolution
Galaxy Nexus by Pedro-Gil-A (Feb, 2013)It is a good phone that works in the five bands used in cellular telephony, ie 3G works 850/900/1700/1900/2100 Mhz, your screen is 16 million colors with resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, size of 4.65 inches and has 316 ppi pixel density.
One S by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)One S videos retain a very good level of detail, though they have a noticeable yellow tint under artificial light.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
Galaxy Nexus by MusicFan (Dec, 2011)Between dual core and the optimized ICS, this baby is smooth and fast.
One S by The Verge (Apr, 2012)It almost sounds like the perfect premise for a device that's all style and no substance, but that's not the case with the One S. Sure, on closer inspection that Pentile display can drive you to distraction, but I'm learning to forgive that downside for the rich upside on offer from the dual-core Snapdragon S4, ImageSense camera suite, and Ice Cream Sandwich OS.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Galaxy Nexus by c|net (May, 2012)The main camera has a 5-megapixel resolution, but you also can shoot in 3 megapixels, 1.3 megapixels, QVGA, and VGA.
One S by c|net (Apr, 2012)Equipped with dedicated image processor, I can vouch for this phone's impressive 8-megapixel camera.
Performance Real world tests of Samsung Galaxy Nexus vs HTC One S
cpu speed
Galaxy Nexus by MusicFan (Dec, 2011)Reinforced glass is nice too, really no need to put a screen protector on it and dull the clarity.-Processor speed.
One S by H.-KThe z560e has the older Snapdragon S3 processor and is overclocked at 1.7 Ghz as compared to the S4 processor in the z520e.
talk time
506 min
582 min
Galaxy Nexus by hsrob (May, 2012)My battery stats when it's nearly drained show 1.5+ hours of talk time and 2.5+ hours of the screen being on, with 4G in use some of the time.
One S by H.-KThe phone by itself is awesome.... and I am not seeing any significant performance difference, but battery life sucks.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the HTC One S
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
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| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| Is 4G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks | |||
| Supports NFC | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Enables payment by phone and other wireless communications | |||
| Store significantly more stuff | 32 GB | vs | 16 GB |
| 2x more storage capacity; free yourself from memory cards | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 1280 x 720 | vs | 960 x 540 |
| Around 80% higher resolution screen | |||
| Sharper screen | 315 ppi | vs | 256 ppi |
| More than 20% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 84.66% | vs | 76.8% |
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.7" | vs | 4.3" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Significantly lighter | 119 g | vs | 149 g |
| More than 20% lighter | |||
| Significantly smaller | 65 x 131 x 8 mm | vs | 68 x 135 x 9 mm |
| More than 20% smaller | |||
| Significantly higher resolution front camera | 8 MP | vs | 5 MP |
| 60% higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Faster processor | 1.5 GHz | vs | 1.2 GHz |
| Around 30% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Thinner | 8 mm | vs | 9 mm |
| Around 20% thinner | |||
| Slightly longer talk time | 582 min | vs | 506 min |
| Around 20% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| Marginally newer | Apr, 2012 | vs | Nov, 2011 |
| Release date 5 months later | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 634 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Fred Rated 80% by by umguy Rated 100% by by Keith (Dec, 2011) | Rated by 53 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by SGT-Bybee--Jace (Nov, 2012) Rated 100% by by Steve-H. (Jul, 2012) | |
operating system
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 100% by by Jonathan-Hefner (Oct, 2012)Full disclosure, I've used Android since version 1.5 up to Jelly Bean but I recently made the switch to Windows Phone.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 100% by by Alvin-Goundar (May, 2012)I checked the OS version afterwards and it was 4.0.2 and the app that checks for YAKJU build confirmed this was pure google OS and that it will get latest updates directly from google.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 100% by by ViBu--Striderhayasa (Nov, 2011)The Galaxy Nexus is a sexy phone with a gorgeous screen that's running a truly great version of Android and yet another reason why it's still better to buy Nexus phones before any other.
type
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)The overall impression of the interface is of a more modern, high-tech version of what we've come to see from Android.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 100% by by Nathaniel-Allen& XP (your mileage may vary with other operating systems, including older versions of Windows, and will reportedly not play nicely with USB in-car entertainment systems in Ford & probably other vehicles, although streaming over Bluetooth still works).
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 100% by by ViBu--Striderhayasa (Nov, 2011)Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) is hands down THE best version of Android that Google has made to date.
network technology
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 100% by by Aurelio-Mascia---Brazil (May, 2012)It worked perfectly though the GSM unlocked version is steady here but its a shame we dont have 4G yet.
HTC One S | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)The HTC One S offers quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band 3G with HSDPA and HSUPA, but unfortunately HTC didn't see fit to quote exact data speeds.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 100% by by KJT (Feb, 2012)The OS really lets the display shine, with full screen high resolution contact photos (when viewing a contact/caller ID), menu transitions, smart buttons, etc.GMail is as good as the desktop version, Google Talk Video Chat works very well while on 4G, Turn-by-Turn navigation, Google Music, Google+ all bring THE Cloud experience to you in the palm of your hand and it all flows together seamlessly and is fun to use.
carrier
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 100% by by DFresh360 (Jan, 2012)It's a gorgeous phone, and the Verizon version feels nice in the hands, unlike many other of Samsung's Galaxy phones.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review | Rated 40% by by Chance-Evans (Jul, 2012)I'm beginning to travel regionally more now for work so I decided to pick up the Verizon version of the GN to try out.
screen
HTC One S | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)The HTC One S screen has familiar size and resolution - it's a 4.3" qHD (540x960) unit.
HTC One S | Rated 86% by by c|net (Apr, 2012)The HTC One S captured natural colors and sharp details in our camera phone still life.
HTC One S | by GSM Arena (Apr, 2012)The most prominent elements of the HTC One S design are the large Gorilla glass-covered screen and the aluminum back.
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 3 | Sony Xperia T 2-way tie: Really high resolution front camera |
 | 4 | HTC 8X 2-way tie: Sharpest screen |
 | 5 | Sony Xperia V Is waterproof |
 | 6 | Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Long standby time |
 | 7 | HTC Sensation XE 5-way tie: Has a removable battery |
 | 8 | LG Optimus L9 Better than usual battery capacity |
