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Google Nexus S

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Released · Dec 16, 2010

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

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8.7

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I want it 57 users

I have it 41 users

I had it 77 users

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Availability
Officially announced	Dec 07, 2010
MSRP	$ 530

Design
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

Display
Size	4.0-inch, 58.33% screen-to-body
Type	Super AMOLED
Resolution	800x480px, 233 PPI
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
Memory	0.5GB/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)

Battery
Type	1500 mAh, Li - Ion

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

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	2.1, Yes
WLAN	b,g,n Hotspot 802.11 b, g, n
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Hearing aid compatible	M3
Location	A-GPS
Other	NFC, VoIP, Computer sync, OTA sync

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

Cellular
3G	Bands 8, 4, 1
Data Speed	HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

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

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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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