Comparison: samsung galaxy s3 vs samsung galaxy nexus

They are two of the largest screen smartphones on the market. Both are made by Samsung. And, of course, they are based on Google icons: Android. We are talking about the Samsung Galaxy S3 and Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Users, in addition to having the possibility to get hold of the Samsung Galaxy Note ”” next August 29th its new version will be presented ””, they also have at their disposal the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the third member of the family of advanced mobiles that Google welcomes as its own product.

Next, we compare the Samsung flagship with the Google flagship which, it seems, may have a handover in a short time, as information has been shown of a new team of the Nexus family, which currently consists of the Tablet Nexus 7, the Nexus Q player and one of the protagonists of this comparison.

Design and display

Within the smartphone category, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the computers with the largest screen on the market: 4.8 inches diagonally. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus "" with a little more time on the market "" was shown to the public with a diagonal of 4.65 inches. Of course, there is no difference in resolution between the two panels: the two manage to achieve high definition with a maximum of 1,280 x 720 pixels. And they use SuperAMOLED panels.

Regarding the design, Samsung Galaxy S3 is offered, for the moment, in two colors: white or blue. Although a black model with 64 GB sounds for next October, as commented by a British Internet store. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus can be purchased in black or white.

On the other hand, when it comes to measurements and weights, Samsung's flagship beats the latest Google model. The Samsung Galaxy S3 offers a total weight of 133 grams while the Samsung Galaxy Nexus weighs 135 grams, a difference that will hardly be appreciated in your pocket. Of course, the thickness of the Samsung model is less: 8.6 millimeters compared to the 8.94 millimeters of the Nexus team.

Connections

When the Samsung Galaxy Nexus was presented to the market, it was the most advanced smartphone of the moment: it integrated connections such as NFC ( Near Field Communication ), next-generation Bluetooth and was compatible with WiFi or 3G networks. However, the Samsung Galaxy S3 arrived, and together with all its features, it was positioned as the benchmark model: it also integrates wireless connection NFC, Bluetooth, WiFi, 3G, DLNA and the possibility of connecting to a TV or monitor with an HDMI port thanks to the adapter that is sold separately. This last option exists for the two protagonists of the comparison.

In both cases there is a standard 3.5 millimeter audio output as well as a MicroUSB port with which to charge the batteries or synchronize all the material with the computer and thus not lose information due to a malfunction of the mobile operating system.

Photo camera

Another of the sections in which the Samsung Galaxy S3 wins is in the power of the cameras it equips. Part front there is a camera of 1.9 Megapixels with which to maintain high - definition video calls of up to 720p. Meanwhile, in its back there is an eight mega-pixel sensor with integrated Flash that is capable of capturing videos in high definition in Full HD.

But the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, even having less powerful sensors, will give a very good result. In the front, the webcam offers a resolution of 1.3 Megapixels with the possibility also to make high - definition videoconferencing. As well as, on the back, there is a five mega- pixel resolution camera, with integrated Flash, and it is also capable of capturing video clips in Full HD format.

Power and memory

Perhaps, in this sense it is where the differences between both teams are most noticeable. Samsung Galaxy Nexus offers a dual-core processor with a 1.2 GHz operating frequency, to which a one GB RAM must be added. For its part, the Samsung Galaxy S3 is one of the most powerful smartphones on the market today: its processor is the latest generation ”” and manufactured by Samsung ””. It has four cores with a clock frequency of 1.4 GHz. Of course, the amount of RAM is equal to that of its competitor.

Meanwhile, in the mass storage part of its interior, Samsung currently offers its Galaxy S3 in two versions: 16 or 32 GB, although it has already officially commented that it was still working on a 64 GB model. To this must be added the possibility of inserting memory cards "" in MicroSD "" format with a maximum capacity of 64 GB.

For its part, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is also offered in two versions: 16 or 32 GB. And, although it is also possible to increase its capacity with the use of memory cards of the same format, these must be, at most, up to 32 GB.

Operating system and applications

Both models shared the version of the operating system; In other words: it is the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich version that Google showed along with the presentation of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. However, currently Android 4.1 can be installed manually on the Samsung Galaxy S3 and is officially expected to also be released from August 29 at the Samsung Unpacked event prepared for IFA 2.012 in Berlin.. Meanwhile, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus should have already received its dose of Jelly Bean, code name of Android 4.1. And it is that belonging to the range of Google products, you have those privileges: receiving the updates first. Of course, the head of Samsung has already commented that he would put all the meat on the grill in this regard, and for the moment, he is complying, being the Samsung teams among the first to update to the latest version.

However, the user interface of both computers varies, and a lot. In the case of the Galaxy Nexus, the interface is the original one that Google "cooked" with its developers. Meanwhile, in the case of the Samsung Galaxy S3, the evolution of the Samsung TouchWiz was shown and the Samsung TouchWiz Nature UX was presented, an interface that was designed "for humans" and that added functions that do not exist in other models. If you want to take a look at all of them, here are all the details.

For its part, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus showed, for the first time, the possibility of being able to unlock the terminal screen using facial recognition technology, an aspect that is also found in the Samsung Galaxy S3. Although in terms of interface, what prevails is the personal taste of the future buyer.

Battery and opinions

Another aspect that a user takes into account when getting a new smartphone is the issue of the battery: an aspect that is highly criticized in all advanced mobiles. In this sense, both companies offer the following information: the Samsung Galaxy Nexus battery is 1,750 milliamps, which, according to official data, should hold up to 8.20 hours in conversation and up to 290 hours in standby. For its part, the Samsung Galaxy S3 offers a higher capacity battery (2,100 milliamps), an aspect that has made it position itself as one of the best terminals in this regard.

With the cards on the table, both teams are high-end. However, users looking for a plus in performance "" or fluency "" will surely choose to get hold of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and its powerful quad-core processor, in addition to the new functions it offers, which will make its handling be simple and effective. In addition, the high performance when playing games of the latest titles in the video game market.

However, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus continues to be a benchmark in the Android market and its features are more than worthy to satisfy users who want a multimedia mobile to work to the maximum outside the home or office. Perhaps, the price at which it can be obtained in the free market can also be a reason for decision: 400 euros for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and about 530 euros for the Samsung Galaxy S3.

Comparative sheet

	Samsung Galaxy s3	Samsung Galaxy Nexus
screen	4.8 inches capacitive multitouch display 1280 x 720 pixels Crystal resistant panel SuperAMOLED	4.65 - inch capacitive multitouch display 1280 x 720 pixels Crystal resistant panel SuperAMOLED
Weight and measurements	136.6 x 70.6 x 8.6 mm 133 grams (including battery)	135.5 x 67.94 x 8,94milímetros 135 grams (including battery)
Processor	1.4 GHz quad-core processor	1.2 GHz dual-core processor
RAM	1 GB	1 GB
Internal memory	16/32 GB expandable with 64 GB MicroSD cards	16/32 GB expandable with MicroSD cards up to 32 GB
Operating system	Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradeable to Android 4.1)	Android 4.1 Jelly Bean
Camera and multimedia	Sensor 8 megapixels Flash LED Autofocus smile detection Control ISO sensitivity Geo-tagging Panoramic Photography Effects 1080p video recording @ 30fps Secondary camera 1.9 Mega pixel HD 720p playback music, video and photo formats supported: AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA, FLAC, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV Voice recording JAVA support Adobe Flash Player 10.3 support	Sensor 5MP Autofocus Flash LED Geotagging Face Detection and Smile Image Stabilizer Video recording 1080p at 30 fps Secondary camera 1.3 MPx with recording 720p HD playback music, video and photos Supported formats: MP3, eAAC +, WMA, WAV, MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV Noise Canceling Java Document Viewer
Connectivity	EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 HSDPA 900/2100 3G (HSDPA 14.4 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps) Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi Hotspot. Bluetooth technology A-GPS NFC DLNA Micro USB 2.0 Audio 3.5 mm Accelerometer Digital compass Proximity sensor Sensor ambient light	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 3G (HSDPA 14.4 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps) Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi Hotspot Bluetooth technology DLNA A-GPS NFC micro USB 2.0 audio 3.5 mm Accelerometer digital compass proximity sensor Sensor ambient light
Autonomy	2,100 mAh battery	1,750 mAh battery
+ info	Samsung	Google