Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked) comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked)
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Samsung Galaxy S4

Samsung Galaxy S4
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HTC One

HTC One
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus - 32GB (Verizon Wireless)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus - 32GB (Verizon Wireless)
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LG Nexus 4

LG Nexus 4
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Price $14 to $999 at 2 stores $199 to $689 at 2 stores $99 to $649 at 4 stores $49 to $477 at 2 stores
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
Editors' choice 4.0 stars Excellent
    Overall score: 8.8 (4.0 stars)
Editors' choice 4.5 stars Spectacular
    Overall score: 9.0 (4.5 stars)
3.5 stars Very good
    Overall score: 7.8 (3.5 stars)
Average user rating 4.0 stars out of 64 reviews 3.5 stars out of 57 reviews 4.5 stars out of 67 reviews 3.5 stars out of 119 reviews 4.0 stars out of 42 reviews
Release date October 18, 2011 March 05, 2013 April 19, 2013 December 15, 2011 November 13, 2012
The Bottom Line The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a big step forward for Android, but it's not the giant leap you may have been expecting. As impressive as it is, Ice Cream Sandwich can be messy, and without it, the Galaxy Nexus is just another Nexus device. Its laundry list of features require time and effort to truly master, but the Galaxy S4 is the top choice for anyone looking for a big-screen, do-everything smartphone. A few quibbles notwithstanding, the powerhouse HTC One is a beautifully crafted, near-ideal smartphone. As the first U.S. phone with Ice Cream Sandwich, Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus takes a coveted, solitary step forward. However, once other premium handsets receive the updated Android OS, the Galaxy Nexus will lose some of its competitive edge. While the LG Nexus 4 wins on internal performance and user experience, anyone shopping for an unlocked phone should consider a comparable LTE handset first.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
Specific absorption rate (SAR) Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable 0.63 W/Kg
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Cellular technology LTE
Info unavailable Info unavailable CDMA2000 1X
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Weight 4.7 oz
4.6 oz
5.04 oz
5.1 oz
4.9 oz
Wireless Interface NFC
Bluetooth 3.0
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Info unavailable Info unavailable NFC
LTE
Bluetooth 3.0
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
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Service Provider Unlocked
Info unavailable Info unavailable Verizon Wireless
T-Mobile
Band / mode WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Info unavailable Info unavailable CDMA2000 1X 1900/800
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