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Samsung Galaxy Nexus

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • The Nexus feels very nice in the hand
  • data speeds on 3G are decent and voice quality
  • Voice quality is excellent

Cons

  • Lithium Ion rechargeable
  • Samsung Galaxy Nexus runs on a second generation chipset
  • Android is still a little wild west

Key specs

  • 5 Mpx
  • 4.65 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 316 ppi
  • 1750 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 1.3 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

Pros

  • The Nexus feels very nice in the hand
  • data speeds on 3G are decent and voice quality
  • Voice quality is excellent
  • Touch response is excellent on the phone everything reacts quickly to your movements
  • The gesture is beautiful and functional
  • pretty reliable and helpful during busy hours
  • The software is beautiful and useful
  • The hardware is elegant and smartly designed
  • Galaxy Nexus camera is good enough for now
  • almost everything works consistently and utilizes the same method of interaction
  • The 1080p video capture is nice

Cons

  • Lithium Ion rechargeable
  • Samsung Galaxy Nexus runs on a second generation chipset
  • Android is still a little wild west
  • angular Motorola Droid RAZR is thinner but not more comfortable to hold
  • there's no microSD card slot
  • Galaxy Nexus is really like to use
  • no email service can overcome a bad domain name
  • persistent navigation elements along the bottom
  • vast alteration to multitasking on the phone
  • pentile is clearly inferior to a regular WVGA display
  • it often misses its mark

Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.65 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1750 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
316 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.2 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.3
CPU clock speed1.2 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelTI OMAP 4460
GPU modelPowerVR SGX SGX540
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.0 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution24.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage16 GB
Memory card readerno
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height5.33 in
Width2.67 in
Depth0.35 in
Weight4.76 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemA-GPS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
4G LTEyes
4G LTEyes
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.65 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density316.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Silver
  • Titanium
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1750.0 mAh
Standby time270.0 h
Talk time8.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Samsung Galaxy Nexus - Q&A (6)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What Android version is Galaxy Nexus?
    jeramy_stanton
    over 1 year ago
    Android 7.1 Nougat
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I reset my Galaxy Nexus?
    lesley.hodkiewicz
    over 1 year ago
    So in order for us to reset we need to first press on the power. Button press and hold. And we need
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What is Galaxy Nexus?
    yuonne_rippin
    over 1 year ago
    Nexus is a series of smartphones and tablets manufactured by Google and its hardware partners. Nexus devices run the native Android operating system.
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    cristen
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy nexus support 4g?
    yolando
    about 2 years ago
    Yes
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do you reset a Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
    errol
    over 1 year ago
    You want to press on the volume. Down key and then press one of them down key into its side wipe
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  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I turn on my Galaxy Nexus?
    denver.osinski
    over 1 year ago
    So turn the device to the left to reveal the power button on the top. Right edge of the Nexus.
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung - Editorial Reviews (16)

4.3
Based on 16 reviews
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Nexus review: Opening new doors
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GSMArena.com
Published: 30.12.2011
Samsung Galaxy Nexus review: Opening new doors

Once again, it is the Nexus time of the year. This time, Google has left the Gingerbread cookies and, together with Samsung, has brought to us the Galaxy...

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review: Sleek and Speedy
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 16.12.2011
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review: Sleek and Speedy
4.5

The Galaxy Nexus dazzles with its curved display, attractive design, fast performance, and, of course, the Ice Cream Sandwich update to Android.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android phone
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PC World
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android phone
4.8

Galaxy Nexus review: The Galaxy Nexus is by far and away the best Android phone ever

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 17.12.2011
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review | Digital Trends

We review the Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to run Ice Cream Sandwich and the new best reason to stick with Verizon for another two years.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
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Tech-Reviews UK
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

We’ve got the Samsung Galaxy Nexus to review today. It features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, which is capable of PC-like performance in your hand. The included 5MP camera is also capable of taking ultra-quick snaps, panoramic photos and shooting HD videos. All of this technology is situated behind

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Galaxy Nexus review
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The Verge
Published: 17.11.2011
Galaxy Nexus review
4.3

We review the Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Google's latest version of Android, Ice Cream Sandwich

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Google Galaxy Nexus review | IT PRO
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IT PRO
Published: 20.12.2011
Google Galaxy Nexus review | IT PRO
4.0

Google's latest own-brand Android smartphone is here. Its massive high-resolution screen and brand new Ice Cream Sandwich operating system left a big impression on Julian Prokaza as our review reveals.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
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TechSpot
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

As the current Google flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung is the first device to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Although it's not without flaw,...

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 17.12.2011
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review | Digital Trends

We review the Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to run Ice Cream Sandwich and the new best reason to stick with Verizon for another two years.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Nexus Reviews, Pricing, Specs
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Engadget
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Reviews, Pricing, Specs
4.5

Get the pros and cons, key specs, and reviews of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus from users, Engadget editors, and other tech reviewers.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
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businessinsider.my
Published: 20.12.2011
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review
Samsung Galaxy Nexus Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ with Jelly Bean review
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BetaNews
Published: 14.08.2012
Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ with Jelly Bean review

BetaNews certainly loves the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Joe Wilcox uses one, Tim Conneally uses one, now I use one. I wanted a smartphone that could easily deal with day-to-day tasks, had decent enough battery life that could get me through the day, had good build quality, and most importantly, received timely software updates.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Home review
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whathifi
Published: 31.01.2012
Home review
4.0

Great for for calls and browsing, but rivals pip it for audio and video quality

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Galaxy Nexus Review
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SlashGear
Published: 21.11.2011
Galaxy Nexus Review

A new Nexus is a big deal in Android land, and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has plenty to live up to. As close to an…

Samsung Galaxy Nexus Galaxy Nexus review roundup, LTE release date Monday?
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Computerworld
Published: 18.11.2011
Galaxy Nexus review roundup, LTE release date Monday?

Computerworld covers a range of technology topics, with a focus on these core areas of IT: Windows, Mobile, Apple/enterprise, Office and productivity suites, collaboration, web browsers and blockchain, as well as relevant information about companies such as Microsoft, Apple and Google.

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