LG Optimus G Pro E985 vs Samsung Google Nexus S: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Display technology

OLED versus LCD

Optimus G Pro E985:

LCD

Google Nexus S:

OLED
Weight

Google Nexus S: 43 g lighter

Optimus G Pro E985:

172 g

Google Nexus S:

129 g
Width

Google Nexus S: 13.1 mm narrower

Optimus G Pro E985:

76.1 mm

Google Nexus S:

63 mm
Screen diagonal

Google Nexus S: 1.5 in smaller diagonal

Optimus G Pro E985:

5.5 in

Google Nexus S:

4 in
Depth

Optimus G Pro E985: 1.5 mm thinner

Optimus G Pro E985:

9.4 mm

Google Nexus S:

10.9 mm
Height

Google Nexus S: 26.3 mm shorter

Optimus G Pro E985:

150.2 mm

Google Nexus S:

123.9 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Optimus G Pro E985

Height:

150.2 mm +26.3 mm versus Google Nexus S
Width:

76.1 mm +13.1 mm versus Google Nexus S
Depth:

9.4 mm
2. Google Nexus S

Height:

123.9 mm
Width:

63 mm
Depth:

10.9 mm +1.5 mm versus Optimus G Pro E985

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Optimus G Pro E985

172 g

+43 g versus Google Nexus S
2. Google Nexus S

129 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Optimus G Pro E985

Screen diagonal:

5.5 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

83.4 cm²
2. Google Nexus S

Screen diagonal:

4 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

5:3

Approximate rectangular screen area:

45.5 cm²

Optimus G Pro E985 has approximately 83.1% more rectangular screen area than Google Nexus S.

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for Optimus G Pro E985, Google Nexus S, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	Optimus G Pro E985	Google Nexus S
16 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown
32 GB	2 GB RAM	Unknown

Google Nexus S: Original memory entry

16 GB · 512 MB RAM

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Optimus G Pro E985

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Google Nexus S

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: No

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Optimus G Pro E985

3140 mAh

+1640 mAh versus Google Nexus S
2. Google Nexus S

1500 mAh

Specifications

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1. Optimus G Pro E9852. Google Nexus S

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Optimus G Pro E985, Google Nexus S.
Specification	Optimus G Pro E985	Google Nexus S
Dimensions (HxWxD)	150.2 Х 76.1 Х 9.4 mm	123.9 Х 63 Х 10.9 mm
Weight	172 g	129 g
Technology	True Full HD IPS Plus LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inch	4" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 1920 px	480 x 800 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	16/32 GB 2 GB RAM	16 GB 512 MB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 64 GB (dedicated slot)	No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3140 mAh Removable Li-Ion	1500 mAh Removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat); LG Optimus UI 3	Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset	Qualcomm APQ8064T Snapdragon S4 Pro	Hummingbird
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Optimus G Pro E985, Google Nexus S.
Specification	Optimus G Pro E985	Google Nexus S
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	83.4 cm2	45.5 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	5:3 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	73.0%	58.3%
PPI /points per inch/	401 PPI	233 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 2	oleophobic coating

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Optimus G Pro E985, Google Nexus S.
Specification	Optimus G Pro E985	Google Nexus S
Rear camera, main	13 MP Single	5 MP Single
Camera specs	13 MP AF	5 MP AF
Functions	LED flash panorama HDR	LED flash
Video	1080p@30fps	w480p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	2.1 MP Single	0.3 MP Single
Specifications	2.1 MP	VGA

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Optimus G Pro E985, Google Nexus S.
Specification	Optimus G Pro E985	Google Nexus S
Processor CPU	Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300	1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	PowerVR SGX540
Antutu 7 score *	19037	6890
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	688	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1481	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	1087	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Optimus G Pro E985, Google Nexus S.
Specification	Optimus G Pro E985	Google Nexus S
Release date	2013 February	2010 December
Colors	Black White	Black White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	400 EUR	170 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 598 h (2G) / Up to 550 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 31 h (2G) / Up to 21 h (3G)	Stand by time- Up to 713 h (2G) / Up to 428 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 40 min (3G)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Optimus G Pro E985, Google Nexus S.
Specification	Optimus G Pro E985	Google Nexus S
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Mini-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions -3G - HSDPA 900 / 2100 - E985 E986 HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - for AT&T HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - E988 -4G - LTE band 3(1800) 7(2600) - E988 LTE band 4(1700/2100) 17(700) - AT&T LTE 800 / 1800 / 2600 - E986	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps	HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
GPRS	Class 12	Yes
Edge	Class 12	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS S-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS
USB	microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort) USB Host	microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP aptX	2.1 A2DP
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.64 W/kg (head) 1.29 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.32 W/kg (head) 0.49 W/kg (body)	SAR - 0.58 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.47 W/kg (head)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Optimus G Pro E985, Google Nexus S.
Specification	Optimus G Pro E985	Google Nexus S
Radio	Stereo FM radio RDS	No
Others	Dolby Mobile -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for Optimus G Pro E985, Google Nexus S.
Specification	Optimus G Pro E985	Google Nexus S
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Versions: LG Optimus G Pro F240 LG Optimus G Pro L-04E LG Optimus G Pro E980 LG Optimus G Pro E986 for Europe	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - MP4/H.264 player -MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player -Organizer -Photo/video editor -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input -Near Field Communications - Previously known as Samsung i9020

LG Optimus G Pro E985 vs Samsung Google Nexus S