Motorola FIRE XT vs Samsung Google Nexus S
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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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.
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Weight
FIRE XT: 44.7 g lighter
- FIRE XT:
- 84.3 g
- Google Nexus S:
- 129 g
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Width
FIRE XT: 1 mm narrower
- FIRE XT:
- 62 mm
- Google Nexus S:
- 63 mm
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Screen diagonal
FIRE XT: 0.5 in smaller diagonal
- FIRE XT:
- 3.5 in
- Google Nexus S:
- 4 in
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Depth
Google Nexus S: 1.1 mm thinner
- FIRE XT:
- 12 mm
- Google Nexus S:
- 10.9 mm
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Height
FIRE XT: 9.9 mm shorter
- FIRE XT:
- 114 mm
- Google Nexus S:
- 123.9 mm
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Release year
- FIRE XT:
- 2011
- Google Nexus S:
- 2010
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. FIRE XT
- Height:
- 114 mm
- Width:
- 62 mm
- Depth:
- 12 mm +1.1 mm versus Google Nexus S
2. Google Nexus S
- Height:
- 123.9 mm +9.9 mm versus FIRE XT
- Width:
- 63 mm +1 mm versus FIRE XT
- Depth:
- 10.9 mm
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
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. FIRE XT
- Screen diagonal:
- 3.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 3:2
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 36.5 cm²
2. Google Nexus S
- Screen diagonal:
- 4 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 5:3
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 45.5 cm²
Google Nexus S has approximately 24.8% more rectangular screen area than FIRE XT.
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.
No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.
FIRE XT: Original memory entry
512 MB · 512 MB RAM
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. FIRE XT
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot) · 2 GB included
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.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | FIRE XT | Google Nexus S |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC | Unknown |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | FIRE XT | Google Nexus S |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors | Unknown |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | FIRE XT | Google Nexus S |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | FIRE XT | Google Nexus S |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | FIRE XT | Google Nexus S |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | FIRE XT | Google Nexus S |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | FIRE XT | Google Nexus S |
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| Radio |
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Other features
| Specification | FIRE XT | Google Nexus S |
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| Dop |
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