The Nexus S is manufactured by Samsung of Korea and is the first Android device to support NFC in both hardware and software. It is interesting to note that both devices started out at the same introductory price of USD 529 for an unlocked device, but it would be reasonable to expect that the Nexus One will devalue at a quicker rate than the Nexus S since the Nexus One is after all, the older model.
Form Factor
- WINNER: NEXUS S
- 123.9 x 63 x 10.9mm; 129g
- LOSER: NEXUS ONE
- 119 x 59.8 x 11.5mm; 130g
When it comes to mobile phones, size really does matter. No one wants an enourmous brick-like handset that's liable to make their arm ache and split the seams of their pocket. Thankfully, most of the phones around today are reasonably pocket-sized, but there's still a lot of variety. The older Nexus One is slightly shorter and narrower than the new
Nexus S, although of course the S needs the extra length to accomodate its larger screen. The older handset isn't quite as slim as Samsung's new phone and although it's barely worth a mention, it's also a whole gram heavier. It swings and roundabouts when it comes to dimensions and it's likely to come down to personal preference, but we think that the Nexus S has the overall advantage in this round.
Display
- WINNER: NEXUS S
- 4-inch, 800 x 480, Super AMOLED
- LOSER: NEXUS ONE
- 3.7-inch, 800 x 480, AMOLED
As we've already said, size is definitely important when shopping for a new smartphone and nowhere is it more noticeable than on the screen. Both handsets make use of AMOLED technology which is good news as it means that you'll get a brighter screen that uses less power and also performs well in bright sunshine. The screens also have an identical pixel count, so picture sharpness should be pretty much the same on both phones. However, the Nexus edges the win in this round thanks to its 4-inch screen, while the Nexus One's display measures a slightly smaller 3.7 inches on the diagonal.
Engine Room
- WINNER: NEXUS S
- 1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor, 512MB RAM
- LOSER: NEXUS ONE
- 1GHz Snapdragon CPU, 512MB RAM
As both of the Google handsets sport 1Ghz processors, there's not much between them. However, the Hummingbird chipset found on the Nexus S offers a strong graphics processing performance that's superior to that offered by the Snapdragon chip that powers the Nexus One. As the screen on the Nexus S is slightly bigger, it's possible that it needs a tiny bit more power from its processor, but we're confident that the Hummingbird chip can deal with that without too many problems, and that's why it takes this round.
Storage
- LOSER: NEXUS S
- 16GB, not expandable
- WINNER: NEXUS ONE
- 4GB, microSD expandable to 32GB
Memory size is a particularly important factor when dealing with Android handsets as you can run out of space much faster than you think. This is because, although the latest versions of Android enable you to switch apps from the phone's memory to the
microSD card, most apps won't actually let you do this just yet. The Nexus S offers up an impressive 16GB of internal memory, which should be enough for all your multimedia needs, while the older Nexus One can only muster a built-in capacity of 4GB. However, it can be expanded using the
microSD card slot, up to 32GB. The Samsung handset doesn't allow for expansion, so you are stuck with the (admittedly fairly capacious) 16GB.
Imaging
- WINNER: NEXUS S
- 5MP, flash, front facing, 720p video capture
- LOSER: NEXUS ONE
- 5MP, flash, SD video capture
Camera and video capability on mobile phones is improving at great speed from one model to the next, so it is no surprise that the new Samsung Nexus S offers more in the imaging department than its predecessor does. Both offer a relatively standard 5-megapixel camera that can be used in low light conditions thanks to the inclusion of a flash. However, the Nexus S also has the added bonus of a front-facing camera and is also capable of HD video capture. Although the Nexus One can be using for taking video, it will only capture footage in standard definition (720 x 480). You guessed it - the Nexus S wins.
Software
- WINNER: NEXUS S
- Android UI + Android 2.3
- LOSER: NEXUS ONE
- Android UI + Android 2.1 (2.3 upgrade due)
Obviously the main difference here is the OS, with the Nexus S being the very first mobile phone to boast Google's Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). According to Google, this is the fastest version of its OS so far and will include support for Near Field Communication (NFC), a new and improved keyboard with multi-touch support, internet calling, and a new user interface. However, Google has just announced that the new 2.3 update will be coming to the Nexus One by the end of 2010. Nexus One owners will be able to benefit from all the new features found on the latest OS, except for the NFC (Near Field Communication) functionality, as this is dictated by the hardware rather than the software. Once the update is out in the wild, the phones should be fairly evenly matched but that lack of NFC on the Nexus One can only mean one thing - the Nexus S takes the points.
Connectivity
- WINNER: NEXUS S
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA
- LOSER: NEXUS ONE
- Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.0
Once again, there's not a lot between the two handsets when it comes to connectivity, with a couple of notable exceptions. While both have Wi-Fi with the identical 802.11 b/g/n standard, the Nexus sports Bluetooth 3.0, while the Nexus One only has 2.0. Although there aren't currently many devices that are compatible with version 3.0 yet, at least the Nexus S is reasonably future-proof. The Nexus One also loses out to the Nexus S thanks to its lack of DLNA technology. This handy feature enables you to stream content between compatible devices so that you could watch videos in bed, streamed from your home server to your phone, or watch video footage on your DLNA TV that you've captured on your mobile. It might not be an important feature for everyone, but it still gives the Nexus S another win in this spec-off.
|  |  | | Model | Google Nexus S | Google Nexus One | | Market Status | Coming Soon | Current Model | | technology | 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900,3G HSDPA 900/1900 / 2100 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 900 / 2100 / 1700 | | Dimension(mm) | | 119 x 59.8 x 11.5 | | Item Weight | | 130 | | SARRating | - | - | | Screen size | 4.0 inch, 800 x 480, Touch screen | 3.7 inch WVGA(480 x 854 pixels) touchscreen display
Light sensor | | Screen Color | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | AMOLED TFT | | Line of Text | - | - | | Menu Type | - | - | | Design Type | Blok | Blok | | Navigation key | - | Proximity sensor, Accelerometer | | Soft Key | - | 4 illuminated softkeys (Back, Menu, Home, Search) | | Other keys | - | - | | Keypad Lighting | - | - | | Antenna | Internal | Internal | | Phonebook | 1000 | - | | Internal Memory | - | 512MB RAM, 512MB ROM | | Memory Expansion | microSD, up to 32GB | MicroSD, up to 32 GB (4GB card included) | | Battery Type | Li - Ion | Li-Ion 1400 mAh | | Talk Time(minutes) | | 600 | | Standby Time(hours) | | 290 |
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Entertainment|
| polyphonic | Yes, 64 chords polyphonics | Yes | | Customization | | | | MP3 | Yes | Yes | | FMRadio | Yes | No | | Video Support | MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264/H.263 | MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV9 | | Voice Support | - | - | | Audio Support | MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player
3.5 mm audio jack | MP3/eAAC+/WAV/WMA9 | | Games | - | - |
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Connectivity|
| Bluetooth | Yes, ver 3.0 | Yes, ver 2.1 | | Infrared (IrDA) | No | No | | USB port | Yes | Yes | | EDGE | Yes | - | | Support 3G | Yes | Yes | | Data Types/GPRS | Yes | Yes | | WIFI | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | | HSDPA | Yes | Yes, HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 2Mbps | | Data cable | - | - |
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Messaging|
| SMS | Yes | Yes | | EMS | Yes | No | | MMS | Yes | Yes | | Email | Yes, Push Email | Yes | | Instant Messaging | Yes | Yes | | PTT/POC | No | No |
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Software|
| Java(J2ME) | Yes | Yes | | WAP | Yes Ver 2.0 | Yes Ver 2.0 | | Platform/OS | Android 2.3 | Android OS v2.1 | | Browser | - | - | | Predictive Text | | | | Speech Coddecs | - | - | | PIM Application | - | - | | OtherApplication | GPS, NFC, Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) - Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration - Flash Lite v3.1 | A-GPS, Noise cancellation with dedicated microphone, Digital compass, Dedicated search key - Google Search, Maps, Gmail - YouTube, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Flash Player 10.1 |
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Personal|
| Themes | Yes | Yes | | Caller ID | Photo Caller ID | Photo Caller ID | | Profile ID | Yes | Yes |
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Camera Features|
| Lens Type | CMOS | CMOS | | Mega pixel | 8.0 | 5.0 | | Max. Resolution | 3264 x 2448 | 2560�1920 | | Digital Zoom | | 2x | | Flash | Yes | Yes | | Night Mode | Yes | Yes | | Frame | - | - | | Extra Features | Auto focus, Geo-tagging, Face Detection, Smile Shot | Geo-tagging, Autofocus from 6cm to infinity, | | video | Yes, 30 fps | Yes, 20 fps | | Photo Format | - | - | | Video Format | HD 720p | 720x480 |
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