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Manufacturer: Samsung Part number: GT-i9250
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- User reviews
- Specifications
- Manufacturer info
- 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.
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CNET editors' review
Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked) price range: $14.99 - $341.61
- Reviewed by: Kent German and Jessica Dolcourt
- Reviewed on: 11/16/2011
The good: The Samsung Galaxy Nexus brings a ton of new and very welcome features with Ice Cream Sandwich. The design is sharp, the screen is gorgeous, and the internal performance is fantastic.
The bad: Ice Cream Sandwich has eliminated some of Android's learning curve in some aspects, just to re-create it in others. There was some static on calls, and there's no external memory card slot. Also, like other Samsung Galaxy devices, the Galaxy Nexus feels rather fragile.
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.
User reviews
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Not what I expected. IMHO, kind of underwhelming!
by ecp1141 on November 18, 2011
Pros: Not much! Vivid screen, but then again, there are better screens out there! there.
Cons: Screen is too big! 4.65"? Its getting out of hand! We are going back to brick size cell phones! Cheap feel to it. OS is really for tablet. So-so call quality. Average camera for today's standard.
Summary: I was looking forward to it, but now, disappointed!
Summary: I was looking forward to it, but now, disappointed!
1 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not very impressed. So far it's the worst phone ever.
by dhyttel1 on December 15, 2011
Pros: Screen is big.
Cons: Too many to list at this point.
Summary: Don't buy this phone. I'm thinking of getting something else tomorrow. You can't get to email unless you get a new one and the contact navigation sucks.
Summary: Don't buy this phone. I'm thinking of getting something else tomorrow. You can't get to email unless you get a new one and the contact navigation sucks.
0 out of 8 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Review is spot on.
by 9blunted9 on November 29, 2011
Pros: -nice screen
-fast os updates
-icecream sandwichCons: -camera
-size (im an s2 user and i think that)
-browser lag pinch to zoom
-not smooth homescreen transitions all the time
-pixelated screen
-no SD slot
-battery
-gpu sucks
-cpu is middle of the pack and it showsSummary: I dont care what kind of fanboys are out there heavily bias towards this phone. IT IS NOT an upgrade from the s2. The hardware comes through even with the "...
Summary: I dont care what kind of fanboys are out there heavily bias towards this phone. IT IS NOT an upgrade from the s2. The hardware comes through even with the "optimized" OS. My S2 literally spanks it in every department except screen res and even that, its close due to the pentile crap.
This is not by a looooooong shot the best phone out. pick up an S2 or iphone 4s.
Definitely a disappointment in many departments.0 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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I got my hands on this phone for a day.
by jollyroger138 on November 8, 2011
Pros: Large screen. slim. very light. blacks and colors/contrast were nice. .lack of buttons on screen face.Apparently this phone is suppose to work well with google+...I didnt explore that though.
Oh ya...we used this phone all day, tinkering and taking photosCons: I found there was a lack of crispness to the screen. The size was awkward, but with time might be something I could get used to.
The first thing I noticed was the 5mp camera and I thought it was weird, but anticipated a better sensor of white-blance.
InSummary: Granted i was using this phone in canada and not on a 4g/LTE network it was really fast on wireless.
I was more Impressed with using Andriod on this ...Summary: Granted i was using this phone in canada and not on a 4g/LTE network it was really fast on wireless.
I was more Impressed with using Andriod on this phone(I have a 4s)as it was refreshing looking at a different OS. I was really looking to be blown away by this screen knowing that Samsung makes some really amazing screens, but was unimpressed. The start up screen tries to bedazzle you with a glittery arrangement of shapes and colors showcasing Samsung Amoled tech...Its a let down.
I compared 4s side-by-side and 4s won hands down..4s of course is just smaller.
I didn't notice anything different with regards to screen surface, it felt the same as any other phone I've tried .
Over all it is a pretty cool phone...Look out for retnia scan/un- lock technology soon.6 out of 29 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Samsung
- Part number: GT-i9250
- Description: The Galaxy Nexus by Samsung is slim, powerful and fast. Equipped with Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor and a variety of features, it's built to perform on the go.
General
- Packaged Quantity 1
- Product Type Smartphone
- Form Factor Touch
- Phone Design PDA
- Integrated Components GPS receiver,
2nd camera,
Digital camera,
Digital player,
Voice recorder - Width 2.7 in
- Depth 0.35 in
- Height 5.3 in
- Weight 4.7 oz
- Body Color Titanium silver
Cellular
- Technology LTE
- Band WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM 850/900/1800/1900
- Mobile Broadband Generation 3G
- Service Provider Unlocked
- Operating System Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
- Application Software Movie Studio,
People - Input Device(s) Touch sensitive screen (multi-touch)
Messaging & Internet
- Cellular Messaging Services MMS,
SMS - Instant Messaging Services Google Talk
- Supported Social Networks and Blogs Google+
- Messaging & Data Features Text messages,
Multimedia messages (MMS),
E-Mail - Mobile Services Google Music,
YouTube,
Google Earth,
Gmail,
Google Search,
Video Call,
Google Search by Voice,
Google Calendar,
Google Play Communications
- Data Transmission GPRS,
EDGE,
HSPA+,
HSUPA,
HSDPA - Wireless Interface NFC,
Bluetooth 3.0,
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n - Bluetooth Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP)
- Communication Features Internet browser,
Mobile Email client Phone Features
- Phone Functions Voice control,
Call timer,
Conference call,
Flight mode,
Speakerphone,
Voice dialing,
Vibrating alert - Polyphonic Ringer Yes
- Sensors Proximity sensor,
Accelerometer,
Ambient light sensor,
Gyro sensor,
Barometer,
Digital compass - Additional Features Screen capture,
Video editor,
Wi-Fi direct,
Picture editor,
Face Unlock,
Multitasking,
Widgets support Organizer
- Personal Information Management Synchronization with PC,
Calendar,
Calculator,
Reminder,
Alarm clock Media Player
- Supported Digital Audio Standards eAAC+,
AAC +,
MP3,
AAC - Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4,
H.263,
H.264 Processor
- Clock Speed 1.2 GHz
Memory
- RAM 1 GB
- Bult-in Memory 16 GB
- User Memory 16 GB
Digital Camera
- Sensor Resolution 5 megapixels
- Still Image Resolutions 2560 x 1920
- Focus Adjustment Automatic
- Camera Light Source LED light
- Video Recorder Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
- Features Video recording,
Red-Eye Reduction,
Multi-shots,
Zero Shutter Lag Navigation System
- GPS Navigation GPS receiver
- Navigation Software & Services Google Maps 5.0,
Google Maps Navigation Display
- Type OLED display - Color
- Technology HD Super AMOLED
- Diagonal Size 4.65 in
- Display Resolution 1280 x 720 pixels
- Color Depth 24-bit (16.7 million colors)
- Features Wallpaper
Connections
- Connector Type Headset jack - Mini-phone 3.5 mm,
Micro-USB Battery
- Technology Lithium ion
- Capacity 1750 mAh
- Run Time Details Talk ( GSM ) - up to 1176 hour(s),
Standby ( GSM ) - up to 210 hour(s),
Talk ( WCDMA ) - up to 510 hour(s),
Standby ( WCDMA ) - up to 200 hour(s) Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Power adapter , Data cable,
Power adapter,
Headset
Manufacturer info
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105 Challenger Road, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660 - Phone: 1-800-726-7864
- Fax: 1-973-601-6001
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