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Samsung Galaxy Nexus
  • Operating system

    Android 4.3

  • Screen size

    4.65 in

  • Processor frequency

    1.2 GHz

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Key points

Video resolution

1080 p

DLNA

Yes

Barometer

Yes

HDMI

Yes

CDMA (Version 4G 32 Go)

Yes

SAR

0.303 W/kg

Battery life on 2G talk time

17 h

Weak points

Photo resolution (Front camera)

1.3 MP

Removable storage

No

4G LTE

No

GSM (Version 4G 32 Go)

No

GPRS (Version 4G 32 Go)

No

EDGE (Version 4G 32 Go)

No

UMTS (Version 4G 32 Go)

No

HSPA (Version 4G 32 Go)

No

HSPA+ (Version 4G 32 Go)

No

Battery life on stand by

270 h

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Expert reviews

GSMArena

Well, Google didn't just unveil a new version of their mobile OS early this morning. They also unveiled their next Google phone, a new galaxy by the...

SlashGear

Samsung and Google unveiled the Galaxy Nexus and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in Hong Kong today, and we grabbed some hands-on time with the new...

CNet UK

In the last few years Android has gone from strength to strength, adding features and new tricks that keep it a favourite among geeky gadgeteers who...

phoneArena

The advent of the third Nexus handset has been one of the most anticipated events in the mobile universe this year. Why so? Because these Nexus phones...

CNet

Though the Galaxy Nexus will first land at Verizon Wireless in the United States, this review reflects the unlocked GSM version. We will post a...

SlashGear

Could the Galaxy Nexus be the most anticipated Android phone of the holiday season? It certainly has some strong competition, with the DROID RAZR and...

CNet UK

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a smart phone sporting the very latest version of Google's Android operating system -- Android 4.0, also known as Ice...

SlashGear

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 official Googlephone as we ever get,...

TechRadar

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the world's first phone to run Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and comes with a plethora of top end tech, including a...

LaptopMag

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus' screen is huge, but the software is a much bigger deal. As the first Android phone running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich,...

The Verge

To say I've been eagerly awaiting a chance to review the Galaxy Nexus would be an understatement. As I mentioned last week, I've been thinking pretty...

phoneArena

Here it is, guys, the next big thing in the world of Android smartphones. Let us introduce you to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus – the third Google phone,...

CNet UK

Editor's note, 2 December 2011: We initially published this phone with a two-star rating because of a serious volume bug that made it impossible to...

CNet

We recently reviewed the unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus intended for European markets. Due to the phones' similar build and components,...

SlashGear

After weeks of waiting, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus LTE has finally arrived. It's hardly an unfamiliar phone - after all, we reviewed the HSPA+ Galaxy...

PCWorld

Galaxy Nexus for Verizon: First ImpressionsIf you’ve been holding out for the next great Android superphone, your time has come: The Galaxy Nexus...

DigitalTrends

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. We review a...

PCWorld

We’ve been clamoring to get our hands on the Galaxy Nexus ever since its unveiling in Hong Kong back in October. Finally, at long last, the U.S....

LaptopMag

It should come as no surprise that Google's latest flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, has the best of everything: a huge 4.65-inch 720p screen,...

phoneArena

Tearing it up overseas and making its mark in the Android universe, it has surely been a roller coaster ride for US consumers, but Verizon’s version...

The Verge

As you may know, I reviewed the Galaxy Nexus back on November 17th, when I was able to get my hands on the international, HSPA+ version of the phone....

DigitalVersus

Made by Samsung but sold by Google, the Galaxy Nexus is currently the only Android phone to run the latest version of the OS, Android 4.0. It's the...

3G.co.uk

Android phones are now taking on the might of Apple's flagship devices, and Samsung has now raised the bar by introducing its hyper smart phone, the...

TechSpot

As the current Google flagship smartphone, the Galaxy Nexus by Samsung is the first device to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The version for...

HotHardware

If you've been paying attention to Android smartphones lately, you know there's one device that people have been talking about and eagerly...

GSMArena

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...

Tech-Reviews

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....

CNet

Until now, Verizon Wireless was the sole U.S. carrier to receive the coveted Samsung Galaxy Nexus. As the first Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) phone, the...

phoneArena

Crazy to imagine, but the Samsung Galaxy Nexus swooped into our hearts courtesy of Verizon way back in December, which is nearly 5 months ago. In the...

LaptopMag

Not to be outdone by Verizon and AT&T, both of which already have speedy 4G LTE networks, Sprint recently announced its plans to start rolling out its...

PCMAG

What a difference firmware makes. When we tested the first version of the Verizon Wireless Galaxy Nexus with Android 4.0, it had serious problems...

PCMAG

Finally, an unlocked smartphone we can get excited about. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus ($349 direct from Google) is tempting to begin with, since you can...

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Technical specifications

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has several versions, you will find the features of the 3G 16 Go version then on the (3G 32 Go, 4G 16 Go, 4G 32 Go) alternative versions, only with features that are differents form the principal sheet.

General
Operating system Android 4.3
Available Yes
Released (US) November 2011
Original price (US) 870 $
Released (FR) December 2011
Street price (EUR) 579 €
Design Candybar
Color
Black
SAR 0.303 W/kg
Rugged No
Display
Screen type Super AMOLED HD
Resolution 1280x720 pixels
Screen size 4.65 in
Touchscreen Yes
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Multitouch Yes
Colors 16 777 216
3D No
PPI 316
Network
GSM Yes
GSM frequencies 850
900
1800
1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
UMTS Yes
UMTS Frequencies 900
1700/2100
1900
2100
HSPA Yes
HSPA+ Yes
Maximum theoretical bandwith 21 Mbit/s
CDMA No
4G LTE No
WiMAX No
Digital Camera / Video
Back camera Yes
Photo resolution 5 MP
Video resolution 1080 p
Flash Yes
Flash type LED
Features Auto focus
Face detection
Geo tagging
Front camera Yes
Photo resolution 1.3 MP
Front Flash No
Sensor
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Compass Yes
Barometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Size and weight
67.9 in
8.94 in
135.5 in
135 oz
Samsung Galaxy Nexus
Height 135.5 in
Width 67.9 in
Thickness 8.94 in
Weight 135 oz
Hardware
CPU Texas Instruments OMAP 4460
Processor frequency 1.2 GHz
Core number Dual Core
RAM 1024 MB
Internal storage 32 GB
Removable storage No
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11a
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi hotspot Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 3.0
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)
GPS Yes
GPS type A-GPS
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
USB connector type microUSB
USB features USB charging
Audio Yes
Headset jack 3.5mm
HDMI Yes
HDMI type via microUSB (MHL)
DLNA Yes
NFC Yes
Infrared No
Multimedia
Music player Yes
Supported formats eAAC+
MP3
WAV
Video player Yes
Supports H.263
H.264
MPEG4
Radio Yes
FM Transmitter No
Battery
Battery type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1750 mAh
Battery life on stand by 270 h
Battery life on 2G talk time 17 h
Battery life on UMTS/LTE talk time 8 h
Qi wireless charging No
Hardware
Internal storage 32 GB
Network
GSM No
GPRS No
EDGE No
UMTS No
HSPA No
HSPA+ No
CDMA Yes
CDMA Frequencies 800
1900
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 700
Network
GSM No
GPRS No
EDGE No
UMTS No
HSPA No
HSPA+ No
CDMA Yes
CDMA Frequencies 800
1900
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 700
WiMAX No
Hardware
Internal storage 32 GB



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