Samsung Google Nexus S I9023 vs ZTE Boost MAX+

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.

  • Weight

    Google Nexus S I9023: 65.8 g lighter

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    129 g
    Boost MAX+:
    194.8 g
  • Width

    Google Nexus S I9023: 19.6 mm narrower

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    63 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    82.6 mm
  • Screen diagonal

    Google Nexus S I9023: 1.7 in smaller diagonal

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    4 in
    Boost MAX+:
    5.7 in
  • Depth

    Boost MAX+: 0.7 mm thinner

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    10.9 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    10.2 mm
  • Height

    Google Nexus S I9023: 41.2 mm shorter

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    123.9 mm
    Boost MAX+:
    165.1 mm
  • Release year

    Google Nexus S I9023:
    2011
    Boost MAX+:
    2015

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. 1. Google Nexus S I9023

    Height:
    123.9 mm
    Width:
    63 mm
    Depth:
    10.9 mm +0.7 mm versus Boost MAX+
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Height:
    165.1 mm +41.2 mm versus Google Nexus S I9023
    Width:
    82.6 mm +19.6 mm versus Google Nexus S I9023
    Depth:
    10.2 mm

Weight

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

  1. 1. Google Nexus S I9023

    129 g

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    194.8 g

    +65.8 g versus Google Nexus S I9023

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. 1. Google Nexus S I9023

    Screen diagonal:
    4 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    5:3
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    45.5 cm²
  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    Screen diagonal:
    5.7 in
    Aspect ratio (height:width):
    16:9
    Approximate rectangular screen area:
    89.6 cm²

Boost MAX+ has approximately 96.7% more rectangular screen area than Google Nexus S I9023.

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 Google Nexus S I9023, Boost MAX+, compared at the same storage capacity.
StorageGoogle Nexus S I9023Boost MAX+
16 GB Unknown 2 GB RAM
Google Nexus S I9023: Original memory entry

16 GB

Practical features

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

1. Google Nexus S I9023

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

2. Boost MAX+

NFC:
Unknown
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. 1. Google Nexus S I9023

    1500 mAh

  2. 2. Boost MAX+

    3400 mAh

    +1900 mAh versus Google Nexus S I9023

Specifications

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1. Google Nexus S I90232. Boost MAX+

Everyday essentials
Everyday essentials — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Boost MAX+
Dimensions (HxWxD)
  • 123.9 Х 63 Х 10.9 mm
  • 165.1 Х 82.6 Х 10.2 mm
Weight
  • 129 g
  • 194.8 g
Technology
  • S-LCD
  • IPS LCD
Screen size
  • 4" inch
  • 5.7" inch
Screen resolution
  • 480 x 800 px
  • 720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.
  • 16 GB
  • 16 GB
  • 2 GB RAM
Memory card support
  • No
  • No
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
  • 1500 mAh
  • Removable Li-Ion
  • 3400 mAh
  • Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS
  • Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean)
  • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset
  • Hummingbird
Unknown
NFC
  • Yes
Unknown
Headphone jack
  • Yes
  • Yes
Display
Display — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Boost MAX+
Touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
  • capacitive touchscreen
Display colors
  • 16M
  • 16M
Screen area
  • 45.5 cm2
  • 89.6 cm2
Screen format
  • 5:3 (height:width)
  • 16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio
  • 58.3%
  • 65.7%
PPI /points per inch/
  • 233 PPI
  • 258 PPI
Screen protection
  • oleophobic coating
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera and Video
Camera and Video — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Boost MAX+
Rear camera, main
  • 5 MP
  • Single
  • 8 MP
  • Single
Camera specs
  • 5 MP
  • AF
  • 8 MP
Functions
  • LED flash
Unknown
Video
  • w480p@30fps
  • 720p
Front camera, selfie
  • 0.3 MP
  • Single
  • 1 MP
  • Single
Specifications
  • VGA
  • 1 MP
Performance

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

Performance — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Boost MAX+
Processor CPU
  • 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
  • Quad-core 1.2 GHz
Graphics processor GPU
  • PowerVR SGX540
Unknown
Antutu 7 score *
  • 6520
Unknown
General specs
General specs — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Boost MAX+
Release date
  • 2011
  • March
  • 2015
  • July
Colors
  • Black
  • Gold
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.
  • 180 EUR
  • 180 EUR
Battery life
  • Stand by time- Up to 650 h (2G) / Up to 370 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 13 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 20 min (3G)
  • Talking time- Up to 16 h (3G)
Communication and Connectivity
Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Boost MAX+
SIM card
  • Mini-SIM
  • Micro-SIM
Network
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA -4G - LTE
Speed
  • HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
  • HSPA
  • LTE
GPRS
  • Yes
  • Yes
Edge
  • Yes
  • Yes
Wi-Fi
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • DLNA
  • hotspot
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
  • hotspot
GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
  • Yes
  • with A-GPS
USB
  • microUSB 2.0
  • microUSB 2.0
Bluetooth
  • 2.1
  • A2DP
  • EDR
  • 4.0
  • A2DP
Harmful irradiation
  • SAR - 0.83 W/kg (head) 0.72 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.50 W/kg (head)
Unknown
Music and Audio
Music and Audio — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Boost MAX+
Radio
  • No
  • No
Others Unknown
  • Dolby Digital Plus audio enhancement audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
Other features
Other features — specifications for Google Nexus S I9023, Boost MAX+.
SpecificationGoogle Nexus S I9023Boost MAX+
Dop
  • Sensors Accelerometer
  • gyro
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer - MP4/H.264 player -MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player -Organizer -Photo/video editor -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input - For India
  • Sensors Yes