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iPhone 4S

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Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)

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BlackBerry Bold 9900

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Droid RAZR

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Verge score: 8.6 Verge score: 8.7 Verge score: 6.5 Verge score: 7.0

The iPhone 4S features the same design as the iPhone 4 and is the first device to support Apple’s new Siri “intelligent assistant” and dictation system. The 4S supports both CDMA and GSM, allowing global roaming. It has an updated camera with a 8-megapixel sensor that offers improved low-light performance and 1080p video recording.

Description

The LTE version of the Galaxy Nexus is exclusive to Verizon Wireless in the United States. In terms of hardware, the Galaxy Nexus features a 4.65-inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display, 32GB of on-board storage, 1GB of RAM, LTE 4G connectivity, and Near Field Communications technology.

The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is RIM's flagship BlackBerry for GSM networks, with a large physical keyboard and a 1.2GHz processor, running BlackBerry 7 OS. What's changed is is the thickness and the inclusion of a touchscreen. Also, the NFC based BlackBerry Tag technology will be available within the BlackBerry 7 OS update, allowing users to touch theirs phones together to share contacts, documents, and URLs, or become BBM contacts.

The Droid RAZR from Motorola is an LTE handset exclusive to Verizon Wireless in the United States. Hardware specs include a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p video capture, Bluetooth 4.0 support, 16GB of storage (with an extra 16GB included on a microSD card), and a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD display. Extremely thin at just 7.1mm thick, the Droid RAZR also features a Kevlar backing for strength along with something that Motorola is calling Splash Guard — a nano-coating that protects components from splashes.
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: Oct. 14, 2011
  • Price at launch: $199.00

Availability
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: Dec. 15, 2011
  • Price at launch: $299.99
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: Aug. 31, 2011
  • Price at launch: $299.99
  • Status: Available
  • Availability date: Nov. 11, 2011
  • Price at launch: $299.99

Also Known As...
  • Codename: Nexus Prime
  • Alias: BlackBerry Bold Touch
  • Alias: XT912
  • Codename: Spyder
  • Height: 4.5 inches
  • Width: 2.31 inches
  • Thickness: 0.37 inches
  • Weight: 0.31 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: Black, White
  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • Noise cancellation: Hardware (multi-mic)

Hardware
  • Height: 5.33 inches
  • Width: 2.67 inches
  • Thickness: 0.37 inches
  • Weight: 0.33 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: Black
  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • Noise cancellation: Hardware (multi-mic)
  • Height: 4.53 inches
  • Width: 2.6 inches
  • Thickness: 0.41 inches
  • Weight: 0.29 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: Black / Silver
  • Slide orientation: Portrait
  • Physical keypad: QWERTY
  • Height: 5.15 inches
  • Width: 2.71 inches
  • Thickness: 0.28 inches
  • Weight: 0.28 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: Purple / Black, Blue, Black
  • Loudspeaker: Mono
  • Screen size (diagonal): 3.5 inches
  • Technology: IPS LCD
  • Pixel arrangement: RGB
  • Resolution (Y): 960 px
  • Resolution (X): 640 px
  • PPI: 330
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive

Display
  • Screen size (diagonal): 4.65 inches
  • Technology: Super AMOLED HD
  • Pixel arrangement: RGBG (PenTile)
  • Resolution (Y): 1280 px
  • Resolution (X): 720 px
  • PPI: 316
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive
  • Screen size (diagonal): 2.8 inches
  • Technology: LCD
  • Pixel arrangement: RGB
  • Resolution (Y): 640 px
  • Resolution (X): 480 px
  • PPI: 286
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive
  • Screen size (diagonal): 4.3 inches
  • Technology: Super AMOLED
  • Resolution (Y): 960 px
  • Resolution (X): 540 px
  • PPI: 256
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive
  • Carriers: Verizon Wireless, Sprint, AT&T
  • CDMA: Yes
  • CDMA frequencies supported: 1900, 800 / 850
  • GSM: Yes
  • GSM frequencies supported: 1900, 1800, 900, 850
  • UMTS / HSPA: Yes
  • UMTS frequencies supported: 900, 2100, 1900, 850
  • WWAN data standards supported: UMTS, 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A, EV-DO Rev. 0, EDGE, HSUPA, HSDPA, GPRS
  • Max WWAN downlink speed: 14.4 Mbps
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
  • 802.11n frequencies: 2.4GHz
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 4.0
  • Tethering / mobile hotspot: Yes
  • Media streaming: AirPlay

Connectivity
  • Carriers: Verizon Wireless
  • CDMA: Yes
  • LTE: Yes
  • WWAN data standards supported: LTE, 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b, 802.11a
  • 802.11n frequencies: 5GHz, 2.4GHz
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 3.0
  • NFC support: Yes
  • Tethering / mobile hotspot: Yes
  • Media streaming: DLNA
  • Carriers: T-Mobile
  • GSM: Yes
  • GSM frequencies supported: 1900, 1800, 900, 850
  • UMTS / HSPA: Yes
  • UMTS frequencies supported: 2100, 1900, 850
  • WWAN data standards supported: UMTS, EDGE, HSPA+, HSUPA, HSDPA, GPRS
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
  • 802.11n frequencies: 5GHz, 2.4GHz
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • NFC support: Yes
  • Tethering / mobile hotspot: Yes
  • Carriers: Verizon Wireless
  • CDMA: Yes
  • CDMA frequencies supported: 1900, 800 / 850
  • LTE: Yes
  • LTE frequencies supported: 700
  • WWAN data standards supported: LTE, 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 4.0
  • Tethering / mobile hotspot: Yes
  • Media streaming: DLNA
  • Manufacturer: Apple
  • Model: A5
  • Clock speed: 800 MHz
  • Number of cores: 2

Processor
  • Manufacturer: TI
  • Brand / family: OMAP 4
  • Model: OMAP4460
  • Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
  • Number of cores: 2
  • Manufacturer: Qualcomm
  • Brand / family: Snapdragon
  • Model: MSM 8655
  • Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
  • Manufacturer: TI
  • Brand / family: OMAP 4
  • Model: OMAP4430
  • Clock speed: 1.2 GHz
  • Number of cores: 2

GPU
  • Model: PowerVR SGX540
  • Manufacturer: Imagination Technologies
  • Model: PowerVR SGX540
  • RAM size: 512 MB

Memory
  • RAM size: 1 GB
  • RAM size: 768 MB
  • RAM size: 1 GB
  • Internal size: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB
  • External: No

Storage
  • Internal size: 32 GB
  • External: No
  • Internal size: 8 GB
  • External: Yes
  • Max external size: 32 GB
  • External type: microSD
  • Internal size: 16 GB
  • External: Yes
  • Max external size: 32 GB
  • External type: microSD
  • Resolution: 0.3 megapixels
  • Video resolution: VGA
  • Video framerate: 30

Front Camera
  • Resolution: 1.3 megapixels
  • Resolution: 1.3 megapixels
  • Resolution: 8 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Focus type: Autofocus
  • Video resolution: 1080p
  • Video framerate: 30

Rear Camera
  • Resolution: 5 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Focus type: Autofocus
  • Video resolution: 1080p
  • Video framerate: 30
  • Resolution: 5 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Video resolution: 720p
  • Resolution: 8 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Focus type: Autofocus
  • Video resolution: 1080p
  • Video framerate: 30
  • Operating system: iOS
  • Launch OS version: 5.0

Software
  • Operating system: Android
  • Launch OS version: 4.0.1
  • Operating system: BlackBerry OS
  • Launch OS version: 7
  • Operating system: Android
  • Skin: Motorola
  • Launch OS version: 2.3.5
  • Video out: Yes
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: iPod

Interface

  • Video out: Yes
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: Micro USB
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: Micro USB
  • Video out: Yes
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: Micro USB, Micro HDMI
Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Accelerometer

Sensors
Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Accelerometer, Barometer
Compass (Magnetometer)
Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity, Ambient light, Accelerometer
  • Quoted use time: 8 hr
  • Removable: No

Battery
  • Capacity: 1850 mAh
  • Removable: Yes
  • Capacity: 1230 mAh
  • Quoted use time: 354 min
  • Removable: Yes
  • Capacity: 1780 mAh
  • Quoted use time: 12.5 hr

Benchmarks
  • Quadrant: 2002
  • Vellamo: 1065
  • GLBenchmark 720p: 28 FPS
  • GLBenchmark 1080p: 14 FPS
  • AnTuTu: 6079

Bundled accessories
16GB microSD card
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