Has the Android based smartphones found a new King?
The title is passed onto the latest Nexus smartphone by default. However, the Nexus 4 is an exceptional smartphone. Despite the smartphone being recognized as a high-end handset, LG and Google made some trade-offs. Find below a comparison between the Nexus 4 and an Android monarch – the Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone.
Dimensions
Both these smartphones come with a polished design. The Galaxy S3 comes with a larger surface area in comparison to the Nexus 4 smartphone. The S3 is thinner than the Nexus 4. The latter comes with a glass front and rear, cased with a plastic band. The Nexus 4 comprises of a bedazzled rear that emits soft shimmer under the right light.
Weight
The Nexus 4 is not only thicker than the Galaxy S3 smartphone, it is also heavier than the latter. However, though there are lighter smartphones available in the market; neither of these smartphones weighs much in comparison to others.
Display
Display of both these smartphones should look great. However, the Nexus 4 comes with a smaller screen but higher resolution and better pixel density than the Galaxy S3. Some users may be turned off by a Super AMOLED display in S3, but most would agree that the smartphone offers much better display in the mobile industry.
Processor
This is a tough one. It would be hard to pick the one with a better processor. The best answer – the potential users would be hard pressed to lay their hands on numerous apps taxing both these smartphones.
RAM
Samsung Galaxy S3 US version comes fitted with 2GB of RAM, similar to that of the Nexus 4 smartphone. However, the Galaxy S3 sold to the rest of the world comes equipped with 1GB of RAM.
Storage
LG and Google restricted the base variant of the Nexus 4 to 8 GB internal storage capacities. This could prove to be a drawback for the Nexus 4 users. However, the Galaxy S3 sports an internal storage capacity of 16 GB that is expandable up to 64 GB through a microSD memory card.
Battery
Galaxy S3 and Nexus 4 come equipped with similar wattage battery units. However, the battery life is dependent on the various other factors when used in real time.
Camera
The camera specs look similar on paper. However, the front camera of the Samsung Galaxy S3 comes with superior megapixel ratings.
Both these smartphones have a lot in common when it comes to specifications. The best advice would be to find the smartphone that suits your requirements.
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