Name: Nexus S
Brand: Google
SKU: 28483
Rating: 3.9 (39 reviews)

4.0

based on all reviews

Nexus S also has nice workmanship
The menu interaction was always smooth during our test
Samsung I9020 lies very comfortably in the hand

catching on as a way to share Android apps
The icons in the menu can be pushed backwards and forwards
one-way streets and no traffic blockades on a few streets

Primary sensor resolution: 5 Mpx
Screen size: 4 in
Resolution: 800, 480 px
Technology: Super AMOLED
Pixel density: 233 ppi
Battery capacity: 1500 mAh
Cpu cores: Single-core

Google Nexus S - Pros & Cons

Nexus S also has nice workmanship
The menu interaction was always smooth during our test
Samsung I9020 lies very comfortably in the hand
The integrated dictionary helps make typing faster and better
The navigation is a very important feature
quality and volume of the audio output was good even without the headset
dual-core CPU and the good case are nice features
The interactions are smooth and nice
OEM of the best amoled screens available
most consistent
unbiased and professional reviews
The user interface is zippy and smooth
Flash worked very well in the browser
Nexus S is a clean install of Android
and
copy-and-paste has been improved as well
Wifi
GPS and bluetooth all behaved flawlessly
It is better than the iPhone in most ways
The hardware is elegant and smartly designed
pretty reliable and helpful during busy hours
The software is beautiful and useful
Touch response is excellent on the phone everything reacts quickly to your movements
The gesture is beautiful and functional
efficient integration of printing services is interesting
The power cord possesses a fairly cool case
performed admirably in this discipline
the tablet offers good performance in terms of battery life
ensure a more smoothly running system and resource-efficient work
the update maintenance is guaranteed for multiple years
extremely high-performance and allows for very smooth functioning
The material feels quite high quality and stable
The other colors are shown very faithfully
put forward similar hardware combinations
super fast
super smooth and super stable
Nexus 5 feels great
looks great and is very solidly put together
Beautiful display
fasT CPU
lightweight
durable
for money
durable
reliable and has a wonderfully bright
useful
simpler
with great functions
light
fast and simple to use for a smart phone
fairly solid
simplicity and the ease with which you can navigate around anywhere and fi
Calls are clear and sharp and messaging is easy
Reliable and easy to use2
simplicity of the UI
with text and images looking crisp and sharp
the keys are made of ceramic and offer decent tactile feedback
with razor sharp text and incredibly vibrant colours
Attractive
lightweight and packed
photographic capabilities are quite good
stylish and user-friendly smartphone
5's display is one of the best in its class
Voice control also works well
Battery life
meanwhile
is also much improved
strong and reasonably accurate
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
The photo processing is fantastic
Text is sharp and crisp and delightfully readable
Google+ integration is amazing
The price is nice for an unlocked device
Shots are detailed and colour replication is generally good
Nexus 5 represents incredible value for money
Macro performance is fine
excellent performance
a smart design and great value
All results easily and consistently repeatable
in-depth reviews and helpful tips
It is very comfortable to hold and feels really light
the interface is clean
simple and user friendly
The brightness on full is great in controlled environments
smooth performance and the best OS support
smartphone performed very well
the user interface of the smartphone is great
the interface smoother and also manage the battery better
smooth responsiveness of the screen and menus was fantastic
lovely sense of smoothness and stability with every gesture
a competent and likeable performance
Sharp
clean lines and well judged colours
The sound is clear
detailed and balanced
voice activation works nearly perfectly
the camera to be completely adequate
solid and well-built
image quality on smartphones is getting really
really handy
stunning display
nice graphics and awesome power
make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
+ camera is overall faster and autofocus works better
screen keyboard is very easy in both portrait and landscape modes
Nexus S is a very attractive handset
solid
fast hardware makes for a very compelling smartphone experience
very fast
fluid and lag-free experience
faster
slimmer and even better

catching on as a way to share Android apps
The icons in the menu can be pushed backwards and forwards
one-way streets and no traffic blockades on a few streets
the lack of clarity in darker surroundings
the animation is not smooth
the missing cursor keys in the virtual keyboard
It shows fingerprints
can feel slippery
Nexus S design is this awkward placement for the headset jack
The Nexus S backside has a raised ridge at the bottom
Also the head phone jack on the bottom is beyond stupid
Quadrant scores are heavily influenced by file system speed
a flash
indoor results are poor
slight green-or-yellowish discoloration
not on Nexus S
the Nexus S lacks a microSD slot for additional memory
there are few NFC-enabled objects in the real world
face-down on a flat surface
Google has obviously not built in the optimal current hardware
it is somewhat difficult to plug in an in-ear headset
any model whose successor has a smaller display
The underside is no longer made of glass
Google did not include a headset in the packaging
the lack of external microSD expansion
does not track and analyze the internet surfing habits of its users
ID4me does not belong to an enterprise
You are using an outdated browser
Keypad is very difficult to use (
not the best phone around
battery - the battery drain too fast and
sound quality in videos is awful
Not locked to specific software (like iTunes)
poorly designed camera app
the Nexus 5 does not exactly stand out from the competition
auto-focus is not consistent
no value add that the unified app offers
mediocre camera
lack of external storage support and underwhelming battery backup
focus issues and shutter lag
Low-light shots were also not up to the mark and had noise
available in the UK yet
Some features are complicated to set up
as easy to use as some competing operating systems
turning the lights off does seem like something of a cheat
very little background noise - the iPhone in particular performed
no messy third-party software to muck things up
Does Samsung Google Nexus S have Google Play Services
Does Samsung Google Nexus S have wireless charging
it does not support wireless charging
Does Samsung Google Nexus S support 5G
Samsung Google Nexus S have fast charging
vast alteration to multitasking on the phone
no email service can overcome a bad domain name
Galaxy Nexus is really like to use
persistent navigation elements along the bottom
voice activation only works when the phone is on and unlocked
inability to roam between the two key US GSM networks is a frustrating limitation
Nexus S lacks any sort of LED indicator light
limited to T-Mobile's 3G network in the US
Ports have all been shifted to the bottom of the phone
the shutter seemed slow to fire
Nexus 5 looks like a big old slab of glass
none of this stuff was lit up yet
no visible iconography
just information display
if the phone is asleep or if you're on the lock screen
the focus takes too long to catch candid snaps
the faux-metallic trim has also been expunged
been Saved as Web - Quality 50 in Photoshop
the speed cannot be set manually
compact flash card)
change the in-camera sharpening level
Google Nexus 5 has a rather sparse offering
LG G2 does not have a microSD slot
my phone has never been unlocked/flashed
lack of expandable local storage is a constant across the Nexus devices
Camera issues
It takes a tad longer to focus than we'd like
you don't have access to the battery or expandable storage options
the design is bland and very industrial
it became hot after about half an hour of gaming
MKV files where only the video runs and the audio
Limited time amaysim offer
little to no wireless support at all
Autofocus is uncooperative in dim lighting
It permanently occupies the far left home screen
brighter areas are overexposed
low-light performance was disappointing
the Android ecosystem is messy
Twitter icon A stylized bird with an open mouth
slow camera software on the Nexus 5
It symobilizes a website link url
photo quality was still pretty poor
doesnt require a cell plan and wont be obsolete in a month
imaging
it is worse than my galaxy nexus
it sounded muddled and indistinct
Verizon Wireless refuses to authenticate the Nexus 5 on its network
Middling voice quality through the microphone
Samsung has neglected to include a MicroSD slot on
There is no digital zoom options either
back plate is surprisingly flimsy with no locking mechanism
it can be a bit of a stretch
the battery typically ran flat by about 8pm at night
Google hasn t included a micro SD slot for storage expansion
there are also now two Google photo applications installed by default
it can be hard to hear your phone ring when in noisy environments
is a pain to the end user
there is not a consistent method of selecting text on the device
Google seems to be going full tilt on making Android a gaming platform
Samsung didn't include a notification light on the device -
images looked washed out and grainy even in well lit situations

Google Nexus S - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	4 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	1500 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	233 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Google - Video Reviews (9)

Google Nexus S - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 2.3
CPU clock speed	1.0 GHz
CPU cores	Single-core
CPU model	Samsung-Intrinsity Hummingbird Core
GPU model	PowerVR SGX540
RAM memory	512 MB

Primary sensor resolution	5.0 Mpx
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	720 x 480 px
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)	30.0 fps
Autofocus	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes
Touch focus	yes

Colour of product	Black
Water resistant	no
Shock resistant	no

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes

Dual sim support	no
Sim card size	Mini-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile	A2DP
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
Video output	No

Replaceable battery	yes
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	1500.0 mAh
Standby time	713.0 h
Talk time	14.0 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	no

Screen size	4.0 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	OLED
Resolution	800 x 480 px
Technology	Super AMOLED
Pixel density	233.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	no
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Internal storage	16 GB
Memory card reader	no
Types of memory card supported	No memory slot

Height	4.88 in
Width	2.48 in
Depth	0.43 in
Weight	4.55 oz

FM radio	yes
IR	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	A-GPS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
4G LTE	no
Mobile hotspot	yes

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Google Nexus S Google - Editorial Reviews (28)

4.1

Based on 28 reviews

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3.6

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Published: 15.11.2013

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The Nexus 5 is Google's best phone yet.

the Guardian

Published: 11.11.2013

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Google’s latest flagship phone is super fast, with a great screen and the latest, bloat-free Android 4.4 Kitkat software. By Samuel Gibbs

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Published: 06.12.2013

Google Nexus 5 (Unlocked) Review

4.5

Google has delivered an impressive smartphone with the Nexus 5 from LG, an unlocked powerhouse with a palatable price and solid performance, and the new Android 4.4.1 KitKat update largely fixes the phone's initial camera problems.

Google Nexus S Sprint's Google Nexus S 4G Review

Android Authority

Published: 14.06.2011

Sprint's Google Nexus S 4G Review

Lot of expectations for a flawless experience which never materialized

IT PRO

Published: 11.01.2011

Google Nexus S review | IT PRO

4.0

The Nexus S, the latest Google-branded Android smartphone, is finally here. But is it any good? Read our review to find out.

Digital Trends

Published: 04.02.2011

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Google Nexus S Review Samsung Google Nexus S I9020/I9023 Smartphone

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Published: 01.06.2011

Review Samsung Google Nexus S I9020/I9023 Smartphone

4.3

In-depth review of the Samsung Google Nexus S I9020 (Cortex A8, , 4", 0.1 kg) with various measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

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Google Nexus S review | Stuff

The latest Android phone is snazzy, sleek and speedy – the best Google phone yet?

Google Nexus S Review: Samsung Google Nexus S

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Published: 05.04.2011

Review: Samsung Google Nexus S

Android smartphone resembles Samsung's Galaxy S.

Engadget

Published: 10.12.2010

Nexus S review

It can be difficult to review a phone like Google's Nexus S in a world already populated by so many outstanding Android devices.

TechNave

Published: 31.12.2010

Samsung Google Nexus S Review | TechNave

The Samsung Google Nexus S is a consumer-friendly smartphone that runs on the latest Android operating system 2.3 Gingerbread. Attractive, lightweight and pac

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PC World

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3.8

Google Nexus S review: Google's Nexus S may be the first smartphone to run the 2.3 "Gingerbread" version of the Android platform, but there is nothing revolutionary about this smartphone

Google Nexus S Google Nexus 5 Review: A Fast, Affordable Phone With LTE For All

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Published: 21.01.2014

Google Nexus 5 Review: A Fast, Affordable Phone With LTE For All

There's a new flagship smartphone in town. The LG-made Nexus 5 offers a fast Snapdragon platform, LTE for all markets, a 5” 1080p display, and Android 4.4 “KitKat”. Best of all, the 16 GB model sells for just $350 off-contract. Is it too good to be true?