Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 is a budget-focused device, powered by the TI OMAP 4460, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.65" · 135.5 x 67.9 x 9.5 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
ChipsetTI OMAP 4460
RAM1GB
Storage32GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓4.65" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 150g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,850 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic TI OMAP 4460 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2011, October. Released 2011, November
Also Known As
For VerizonAlso known as Samsung GALAXY Nexus CDMA, Samsung SCH-i515, Google Nexus Prime, Samsung DROID Prime
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 4460
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
316 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,850 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1850 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
150g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
135.5 x 67.9 x 9.5 mm (5.33 x 2.67 x 0.37 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
📶 Network
Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps, LTE
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 does not support 5G — it supports CDMA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 does not support a memory card.
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 ships with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, DLNA, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 has 3.0, A2DP.
