Google Nexus S

Released

Dec 16, 2010

Display

4.0 inches
800 x 480 pixels

Camera

5 MP (Single camera)
0.3 MP VGA front

Hardware

Samsung Exynos 3
0.5GB RAM

Storage

16GB,

Battery

1500 mAh

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)

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Display
Size:	4.0 inches
Resolution:	800 x 480 pixels, 233 PPI
Technology:	Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body:	58.33 %
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)

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

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus)
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:	129.0 g
Features:	Touch sensitive control keys

Cellular
UMTS:	900, 1700/2100, 2100 MHz
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
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 link
Measured SAR:
Head:	0.51 W/kg
Measured in:	1700 MHz
Body:	0.78 W/kg
Measured in:	850 MHz

Buyers information
Price:	$ 530

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