- 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
- Apple iPhone 5
- Samsung Galaxy S III mini
- Sony Xperia acro S
- Sony Xperia SL
Rated 71% by by The Verge (Mar, 2012)Its 4.3-inch display has a 1280 x 720 resolution, the camera features a 12-megapixel Exmor R sensor, and beating inside is a dual-core Snapdragon heart clocked at 1.5GHz.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony Xperia S compared to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus
GHz1.5
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 3.5G
by GSM Arena (Mar, 2012)The Sony Xperia S is also equipped with an FM radio, which has a really neat and simple interface.
1.2 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G
Rated 90% by by TrustedReviews (Feb, 2012)Its screen is excellent, the ergonomics of the body help to dull the impact of its sheer size and the processor is speedy enough to keep the OS running like a dream.
screen size
4.3"
4.7"
Xperia S by chicho2002 (Oct, 2012)The design is so cool, display is a good size 4,3", the best is the camera 12mp and multimedia, your memory is big, is faster for all.
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.
screen resolution
Xperia S by rawr (Oct, 2012)It is fairly accurate in colors (not overly saturated), has good viewing angles, and looks very sharp (highest PPI in phones).
Galaxy Nexus by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)Black are deep, colors are bright and the detail the ultra-high resolution provides is unparalleled.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
Xperia S by Lui-Lai--Alan (Jun, 2012)But in normal daily usage and gaming you won't feel the differences between dual-core and quad-core.
Galaxy Nexus by MusicFan (Dec, 2011)Between dual core and the optimized ICS, this baby is smooth and fast.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 12.1 MP | 20 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.
Performance Real world tests of Sony Xperia S vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus
cpu speed
Xperia S by Martin--apartoflifeComparing my SE Arc with this phone proves that speed has increased significantly thanks to the dual core processor.
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.
talk time
450 min
506 min
Xperia S by GSM Arena (Sep, 2012)Behind it sits a 1910 mAh battery, which is rated at up to 290h of stand-by on 2G networks (310h on 3G) or 6h and 40 mins of talk time (7h 10 min on 3G).
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.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus
| Much higher resolution front camera | 12.1 MP | vs | 5 MP |
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| Around 2.5x higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Faster processor | 1.5 GHz | vs | 1.2 GHz |
| Around 30% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| Longer standby time | 27,000 min | vs | 17,400 min |
| Around 60% longer standby time | |||
| Sharper screen | 341 ppi | vs | 315 ppi |
| Around 10% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Marginally newer | Feb, 2012 | vs | Nov, 2011 |
| Release date 3 months later | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony Xperia S
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
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| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Is 4G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 84.66% | vs | 76.56% |
| More than 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.7" | vs | 4.3" |
| Around 10% bigger screen | |||
| Thinner | 9 mm | vs | 11 mm |
| More than 10% thinner | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Better than usual battery capacity |
 | 2 | Apple iPhone 5 Most built-in storage |
 | 5 | Sony Xperia SL Rated the best by consumers |
 | 6 | Sony Xperia T High resolution front camera |
 | 7 | Motorola RAZR i Longest battery life during active use |
 | 8 | Sony Xperia P OK standby time |
Popular Questions
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