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Google Nexus S Specs

8.5

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Google Nexus S Review

8.7

User Score (19 reviews)

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Released

Dec 16, 2010

Display

4.0-inch
800 x 480 px

Camera

5 MP Main
0.3 MP VGA Selfie

Battery

1500 mAh

Storage

16GB

Hardware

Samsung Exynos 3
0.5GB RAM

OS

Android 4.1.2

Description

Google Nexus S is the follow-up of the Google Nexus One. It is not a great leap forward in the same way that the original Nexus was but rather is more like a refreshed version of the Samsung Galaxy S. It runs Google's new version of Android OS which is called Gingerbread and it is powered by 1GHz processor. Other features include a 4-inch Super AMOLED unique Contour Display, which is slightly curved, 5MP camera, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wi-Fi and more.

The phone is offered unlocked or with T-Mobile USA and AT&T service plans through Best Buy only, and not directly by T-Mobile or AT&T.

This device is also known as Samsung Nexus Two, Google Nexus 2, Google Nexus Two, Samsung Galaxy 2, Samsung I9020

Cons

Thick body (0.43 inches)

I want it 57 users

I have it 41 users

I had it 77 users

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Display
Size:	4.0-inch
Resolution:	800 x 480 px, 233 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:	58.33 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware
System chip:	Samsung Exynos 3
Processor:	Single core, 1000 MHz, ARM Cortex-A8
GPU:	PowerVR SGX540
RAM:	0.5GB
Internal storage:	16GB
OS:	Android (4.1.2, 4.1.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.3, 4.0.2, 2.3.6, 2.3.3, 2.3)
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Capacity:	1500 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	720x480 (DVD) (30 fps)
Features:	Video light, Video calling
Front:	0.3 MP VGA

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 inches (123.9 x 63 x 10.88 mm)
Weight:	4.55 oz (129.0 g)
Features:	Touch sensitive control keys
Keys:	Left: Volume control; Right: Lock/Unlock key

Cellular
3G:	Bands 8(900), 4(1700/2100), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring:	DLNA

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	2.1, EDR
Wi-Fi:	802.11 b, g, n Hotspot
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Hearing aid compatible:	M3
Location:	A-GPS
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Other:	NFC, VoIP, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Oct 22, 2010
FCC ID value:	A3LGTI9020T
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.51 W/kg
Measured in:	1700 MHz
Body:	0.78 W/kg
Measured in:	850 MHz

Buyers information
Price:	$ 530

Availability
Officially announced:	Dec 07, 2010

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Overall User Rating

(19 reviews)

8.7

Build quality

9.1

Camera quality

8.4

Performance

Display

9.2

Battery life and charging

7.7

Cedricos

Not anymore

Posted: Jun 16, 2015, 6:32 AM

Phone owned for more than a year

I had this phone for 1 year and it's was a bad experience. My phone shutdown everytime I try to call someone or receive a call. The connection to internet is very slow. If you only want a good phone to a low price, I think you can find better!

farhanh

Arena Apprentice

Great Phone!!!!!

Posted: Jun 13, 2012, 9:13 AM

Phone owned for less than a month

i am very glad to have such nice phone. Its a super-fast, quick responsive, good camera quality, great battery life and have great design (light weight).
One of the biggest advantage is that i am really enjoying using android 4.0 on it.

Doberzinecker

Arena Apprentice

My NEXUS S ICS =)

Edited: May 13, 2012, 2:53 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

I just had an update for my Nexus S to ICS 4.0.4 and the phone is amazing. Faster and more Fluid sliding in the interface. The useless Music player became usefull and the only one I use now. The phone feels like new! I have been changing phones every month for the last 3 years to find a suitable phone for me and Nexus S met my demands.

I love this phone and even if I'm using it for a year.. It still looks new. The successor Nexus Prime is too wide. The nexus S is just right. My thumb doesn't strain.

As a user for one year? I can tell this phone will be at my service for a long time. I think the others that disllike this phone are just looking for an iPhony type of Android phone.

And Please.. if you will install all applications to an Android phone to look like an iPhone do your selves a favor. Just buy an iPhone from the Greedy Apple. = P

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