Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250

alaTest has collected and analyzed 146 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviews about the social networking functionality and screen are generally positive. The battery and design also get good feedback. Comments are divided on the camera. Some have doubts about the portability and connectivity.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy Nexus I9250 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)

 

Sprint's version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus pairs a "pure Google" experience with unlimited data, but for now, that's very slow data.

Fast. Developer-friendly, stock Android 4.0. Excellent voice quality

No LTE coverage yet. Limited audio and video codec support. No card slot. Buggy HDMI output

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 connecting to Verizon's network and making voice calls. But here's Sprint's Galaxy Nexus ($199.99 with...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)

 

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Sprint offers all the power of Google's flagship phone, plus the promise of LTE. Is it worth the wait?

Click to EnlargeAs with the Verizon and the unlocked version, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus on Sprint has a lot going for it: a brilliant screen, a powerful processor and the latest Android 4.0 operating system. However, at the moment, its 3G-only speeds...

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Samsung (Sprint) Galaxy Nexus

 

Third time's a charm..

Simple yet beautiful design ; Google Wallet onboard ; Solid performer

Shorter battery life than other Galaxy Nexuses ; Mediocre camera performance ; Early adopters will have to wait for LTE service

The Galaxy Nexus remains one of the best Android phones on the market, and this version, in particular, includes Google Wallet. Still, the battery life is relatively short, and early adopters will have to wait for Sprint's LTE network to go live.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)

 

We recently reviewed the the Samsung Galaxy Nexus model available on Verizon. Due to the phones' similar build and components, applicable portions of that review will also be used in this Sprint-specific evaluation.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus marries the power of the Ice Cream Sandwich with a stock Andorid OS. The phone's beautiful screen and performance are top-notch, and unlike its Verizon counterpart, the Google Wallet payment app is onboard.

The Galaxy Nexus lacks a slot for expandable memory, the 5-megapixel camera isn't Samsung's best, and battery life could be longer. We’re also still waiting for phone’s connection to Sprint’s LTE network.

Though Sprint’s Samsung Galaxy Nexus retains the cache of being an official showpiece for Ice Cream Sandwich, it's no longer the only kid on the block. The fact that Sprint’s LTE network is not operational yet doesn’t help the phone, either.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (32GB, Verizon Wireless)

 

Editors' note: We recently reviewed the unlocked version of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus intended for European markets. Due to the phones' similar build and components, applicable portions of that review will also be used in this Verizon-specific evaluation.

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus marries the power of the Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS with the speed of Verizon's LTE network. The phone's beautiful screen and internal performance are top-notch.

The Galaxy Nexus lacks a slot for expandable memory, and the 5-megapixel camera isn't Samsung's best. There's no support for Google Wallet, and several Ice Cream Sandwich features take some getting used to.

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.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Sprint Review

 

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 short time since then, we've seen some enticing new handsets from the competition that gives the...

Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box ; Still has an attractive display ; 4G LTE enabled

Sluggish performance ; Choppy web browsing ; Poor quality video recording ; Poor battery life ; Low signal strength

First and foremost, if you’re a Sprint customer who simply can’t wait any longer to experience the bountiful features associated with Ice Cream Sandwich, you should no doubt check out the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. However, bear in mind that the handset is...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Extended Battery Review (Video)

 

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus Extended Battery provides an additional 14% of life for your GSM smartphone.

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

 

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus was arguably the most anticipated handset of 2011. As the third generation Nexus device, the bar was set with the Nexus S selling 30 million units worldwide in just seven months. While Android dominates worldwide activations,...

Display: 9/10 Processor: 10/10 RAM / Storage: 9/10 Camera: 8/10 Battery: 8/10 Value: 9/10

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Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

 

The Verizon Samsung Galaxy Nexus has LTE, a 720p screen, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. In this review we cover hardware, software, battery life, performance, and more.

Android 4.0 has a new, clean look ; 720p display looks great ; No more hardware navigation buttons gives the OS potential for more flexibility ; Verizon's LTE 4G network is extremely fast ; Camera can take photos very quickly ; 32GB of internal storage

Verizon's LTE network isn't as reliable as 3G, yet ; Battery life can degrade rapidly if you don't manage your running apps ; Android 4.0's UI is ambiguous at times ; Camera is below average and only captures 5MP shots ; Device is a bit too large for...

In terms of hardware, the Galaxy Nexus is certainly up there on the high end. Everything feels fast except for when you have to wait for an application to load, though it doesn't feel significantly faster than anything else. If you're an Android fan...

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Review of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon)

 

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been the most hyped smartphone lately because it's the first one to be released in the United States with Android 4.0, or Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS), on board. This is big news because ICS is completely unlike previous...

If you want a top-of-the-line Android phone and you don’t want to wait for Ice Cream Sandwich to roll out to your current Android handset (which can take a while), this is a good bet, especially for those who do a lot of Web browsing and video...

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