What is the Difference Between Galaxy S3 (Galaxy S III) and Galaxy Nexus?

The Samsung Galaxy S3 (Galaxy S III) and Galaxy Nexus are two smartphones with some similarities and differences. Here are the key differences between the two:

Display: The Galaxy S3 has a larger display at 4.8 inches, while the Galaxy Nexus has a 4.65-inch display. Both displays have a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
Design: The Galaxy S3 has a glossy "Hyperglaze" finish, while the Galaxy Nexus has a matte "Hyperskin" finish. The Galaxy S3 is slightly larger in dimensions and weighs more than the Galaxy Nexus.
Camera: The Galaxy S3 has an 8MP main camera, while the Galaxy Nexus has a 5MP main camera.
Battery: The Galaxy S3 has a 2100mAh battery, while the Galaxy Nexus has a 1750mAh battery.
Performance: The international version of the Galaxy S3 comes with a quad-core Exynos CPU and 1GB of RAM, while the U.S. versions have a dual-core Snapdragon S4 CPU and 2GB of RAM. The Galaxy Nexus has a dual-core TI OMAP4460 CPU and 1GB of RAM.
Operating System: The Galaxy S3 originally shipped with Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and was later updated to Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), while the Galaxy Nexus originally shipped with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and was updated to Android 4.2.1.

In summary, the Galaxy S3 offers a larger display, better camera, and more battery power, while the Galaxy Nexus has a more compact design and a matte finish. The performance and operating system differences depend on the specific version of the devices.

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What is the Difference Between Galaxy S3 (Galaxy S III) and Galaxy Nexus?

Comparative Table: Galaxy S3 (Galaxy S III) vs Galaxy Nexus

Here is a table comparing the differences between the Samsung Galaxy S3 (Galaxy S III) and the Galaxy Nexus:

Feature	Galaxy S3	Galaxy Nexus
Processor	32nm 1.4GHz Cortex A9 Quad Core on Samsung Exynos chipset	1.2 GHz dual-core A9 Cortex
Display	4.8-inch screen with 720 x 1280 resolution	4.65-inch screen with 720 x 1280 resolution
Camera	8MP rear-facing camera capable of 1080p HD video capture and simultaneous image capture	5MP rear-facing camera with LED flash
Battery	1750mAh	2100mAh
Dimensions	136.6 x 70.6mm x 8.6mm, 133g	135.5 x 67.9mm x 8.8mm, 135g
Storage	Comes in 16/32/64GB flavors with the option to expand storage	N/A
Connectivity	4G LTE support	N/A
OS	Android 4.0.4 (ICS)	Android 4.0 (ICS)

The Galaxy S3 has a more powerful processor, larger and higher-resolution display, better camera, and expandable storage options compared to the Galaxy Nexus. It also has 4G LTE support, which is not available in the Galaxy Nexus.

Guilherme Mazui

Guilherme Mazui is graduated in journalism from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG) and a master's degree in Communication from the University of São Paulo (USP). In addition, he has experience in advertising writing and has worked as a content editor in several companies.