Samsung Google Nexus S Specification and Review


Key Features

  • Brilliant 4 Inch Super Clear LCD Display
  • Android Gingerbread V2.3 OS
  • 5 MP Camera With Flash
  • Google Maps 5.0 With 3D Navigation
  • Adobe Flash V10.1 Support


Samsung Google Nexus S is an Android smartphone running the Android Gingerbread 2.3 OS. The Nexus S comes with Super Clear LCD display. The Samsung Google Nexus S is powered by an ARM Cortex A8 1 GHz processor, coupled with 512 MB of RAM. There is a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) for smoother video playbacks and HD gaming support.

The Gingerbread builds upon existing Android capabilities like multi-tasking and Wi-Fi tethering and throws in an improved keyboard, faster web navigation and NFC (Near Field Communication). The NFC feature allows the Google Nexus S to read information from objects that have NFC chips embedded in them (posters, stickers, t-shirts etc).

Google has made a few tweaks to the stock UI appearance. The notification bar along the top of the screen and the background on the menu have gone a shade darker. Google claims this to be a power saving tactic and will make a marked improvement in battery efficiency. Google Nexus S sports a 5 MP camera that captures images of up to 2560 x 1920 pixel resolution. The autofocus camera is supported by an LED Flash. Additionally, the Nexus S has a front facing secondary VGA camera for video calls and other live camera applications.

Design

The Google Nexus S features a unique Contour Display crafted out of a thin glass panel. The curvy panel reduces glare and gives a more comfortable feel when held against your face. The Nexus measures 123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm and weighs 129 g. The device is equipped with Accelerometer for auto-orientation, 3 Axis Gyroscopefor enhanced gaming experience, Ambient Light Sensor for auto-brightness control and a Proximity sensor for auto-turn off.

Battery and Storage

The Samsung Google Nexus S is powered by a 1500 mAh battery that gives up to 14 hours of talk time on 2G networks and up to 6 hours 40 minutes on 3G networks. The Google Nexus S comes with 16 GB internal memory which is non expandable since the phone lacks a microSD slot.

Connectivity and Features

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 3G GPRS, EDGE and, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP support, and microUSB v2.0. The Webkit based browser offers Flash Player 10.1 and multi-touch support. The Nexus S offers seamless integration with Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. The phone pulls up all your online contacts into a unified inbox.

Samsung Google Nexus S is loaded with a GPS antennae with A-GPS support for enhanced navigation capabilities. The Nexus S has SIP built in, this allows you to make calls over the Internet without having to install a dedicated VoIP app from the Android Market. Being a Google co-branded phone, the Samsung Google Nexus S comes with the full set of Google utilities, like Gmail, Google Search, Google Maps, Google Calender and Picasa.

Specifications of Samsung Google Nexus S

GENERAL
General Form: Bar
In the Box: 1 each of Handset, Battery, Travel adapter, Stereo Headset
and Data Cable
SIZE
Dimensions: 123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm
Weight: 129g
DISPLAY
Type: Super Clear LCD capacitive touchscreen
Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels
Color: 16M colors
Size: 4.0 inches
CAMERA
Primary Camera: 5 MP, 2560 x 1920 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Secondary Camera: Yes, VGA
Video Recording: Yes WVGA
BATTERY
Type: 1500 mAh
Talk Time: 14 h (2G) / 6 h 40 min (3G) (Maximum)
StandBy Time: 713 h (2G) / 428 h (3G) (Maximum)
AUDIO & VIDEO
Music Player: MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC player
Ringtone Formats: Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
Video Player: Yes, MP4/DivX/WMV/H.264/H.263
DATA & CONNECTIVITY
GPRS: Yes
EDGE: Yes
3G: HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
Wlan: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n,DLNA
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.1 with A2DP
USB: Yes, v2.0 microUSB
INPUT
Touch Screen: Yes
PLATFORM
OS: Android OS, v2.3 Gingerbread
CPU: ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processor
Operating Frequency: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G Network HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100
Java: Via third party application
GSM/CDMA/Dual Sim/Triple Sim: GSM/3G
MEMORY
Internal Memory: 16GB storage, 512 MB RAM
Phone Book: Practically unlimited entries and fields, Photocall
Call Records: Practically unlimited
OTHER FEATURES
Games: Yes
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support
Browser: HTML
Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, EMS, Instant Messaging
Miscellaneous: Accelerometer sensor, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off,
Three-axis gyro sensor ; Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube,
Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration;
WARRANTY
1 Year Samsung India warranty for the phone and 6 months warranty
for accessories

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