HTC One X vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus
A spec-by-spec comparison of the HTC One X and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| Price | $59 | $45 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 1,800 mAh | 1,750 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4.7 in | 4.65 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 5 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 130 g | 135 g |
| Released | Apr 2012 | Nov 2011 |
Summary: HTC One X is ahead on battery, screen size, main camera, weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? HTC One X is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the cheaper option.
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Display
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| Type | Super LCD2 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.7 inches, 63.2 cm2 (~64.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.65 inches (~63.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~312 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, HD (~316 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass | Dragontrail Glass |
Platform
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| OS | Android 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), Sense UI 4 | Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset (International) | Nvidia Tegra 3 T30L | — |
| CPU (International) | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A9 | — |
| GPU (International) | ULP GeForce | — |
| Chipset (North America) | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 | — |
| CPU (North America) | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | — |
| Chipset | — | TI OMAP 4460 |
| CPU | — | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | — | PowerVR SGX540 |
Memory
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 32GB 1GB RAM | 16GB or 32GB storage, 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF | 5 MP, 2592x1936 pixels |
| Features | LED flash, BSI sensor, dedicated imaging chip, continuous shooting | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, video stabilization, slow motion video (768x432) | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| Single | 1.3 MP, f/2.2 | 1.3 MP |
| Video | 720p | 720p |
Battery
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 1800 mAh, non-removable | Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery |
Body
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| Dimensions | 134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm (5.29 x 2.75 x 0.35 in) | 135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.35 in) for GSM variant |
| Weight | 130 g (4.59 oz) | 135 g (4.76 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | — |
| Build | — | Plastic body, Dragontrail curved glass front |
Comms
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP, aptX | 3.0, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | Yes, with A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| HTC One X | Samsung Galaxy Nexus |
|---|
| Announced | February 2012 | October 2011 |
| Status | Discontinued | Released November 2011 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, HTC One X or Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
HTC One X — 1,800 mAh for the HTC One X versus 1,750 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
Which is lighter, HTC One X or Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
HTC One X — 130 g for the HTC One X versus 135 g for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
Which is newer, HTC One X or Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
HTC One X — Apr 2012 for the HTC One X versus Nov 2011 for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus.
Is the HTC One X or the Samsung Galaxy Nexus rated higher?
We rate the HTC One X 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus 7/10.
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