Samsung Nexus S i9020

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2594 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the connectivity and usability. The design and responsiveness also get good feedback. Many are less positive about the social networking functionality and features. Opinions are divided on the value for money.

screen, responsiveness, design, usability, connectivity

build quality, features, social network

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Nexus S i9020 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 94/100 = Excellent quality.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

 

Large HD display; screaming‑fast performance; non-skinned Ice Cream Sandwich OS; NFC equipped

No microSD slot; no HDMI‑out; Google Wallet not yet equipped; last-generation camera hardware; low display contrast

IN THE TRADITION of the Nexus S, which was the first Android Gingerbread phone, Samsung has constructed an elegantly simple, yet powerful, phone to show off the stock version of Google's latest OS, Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). Android function...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review

 

Finally! We had the pleasure of reviewing, what many consider the 'holy grail' of all Android phones; the one; the only - Galaxy Nexus. Just like the Nexus One and the Nexus S, if you want the purest Android experience, then this is the phone to get....

After spending some quality time with the phone, we have to admit that it didn’t really blow us away, as we had hoped it would. It’s a very good phone, yes, but it left us asking for more. ICS is a definite plus point here, as it’s a very stable (after...

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Review Samsung Google Nexus S I9020/I9023 Smartphone

 

Off Topic. Recently, a lot of readers have requested reviews of Smartphones. So here we are with our first in-depth review of a Smartphone, to be specific: the Samsung Google Nexus S. We tested two versions of this "Google Mobile?: the Nexus S I9023...

Attractive design ; Very good display (Amoled and SuperClear) ; Latest software ; Fast user interface ; Good camera ; Integrated NFC

Okay material quality ; No MicroSD slot

The closest competitor would be the Galaxy S also from Samsung. The Galaxy S2 is already on sale, with a new dual-core CPU and a fresh design. Apples iPhone 4 is also in the same league. Exciting: there are already rumors about the iPhone 5

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Nexus S Review

 

Nexus S Review - This in-depth review of the Google Nexus S (by Samsung) goes over the new features of Android 2.3 (aka gingerbread), the design, usability and battery life.

The Nexus S is a great Android smartphone. To most people, the most visible improvements from Android 2.3 will be the Adobe Flash support, the new keyboard and the overall performance. At the moment, there are no NFC applications so, while NFC is cool...

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Editor's Choice!

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Unlocked)

 

The unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the only way to get pure, unadulterated Jelly Bean (Android 4.1), and it's an unusually good deal for a smartphone that doesn't come with a specific carrier attachment.

Runs Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" out of the box. Fast and responsive. High-definition screen. No bloatware. Great battery life

Spotty reception. Slower-than-expected data speeds. Slightly dated hardware

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus & Ice Cream Sandwich Review

 

The evolution of Google's Nexus line is an interesting one. Each year, Google chooses both a silicon partner and an OEM to make a unique hardware archetype which it caters a specific build of Android to. We've been playing with the latest Nexus -...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus review: Opening new doors

 

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 Galaxy Nexus to deliver the Ice Cream Sandwich. And while a cold dessert is totally out of place this...

Quad-band GSM; penta-band 3G support ; HSDPA 21Mbps; HSUPA 5.76Mbps ; Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS with stock UI ; 4.65” Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with HD (720 x 1280 pixels) resolution; 16M colors; oleophobic surface ; Slim profile at...

Camera resolution is not on par with the rest of the high-end dual-core competition ; Below average battery life ; Lacks a dedicated camera key ; No microSD card slot ; No mass-storage mode (some files don't show up in MTP mode) ; Android 4.0 Ice Cream...

The Galaxy Nexus packs an impressive spec sheet, but it is (yet again) the OS which is the device’s main highlight. After all, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is widely expected to put an end to the fragmentation, which currently plagues Google’s mobile...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review: Sleek and Speedy

 

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. version of the Galaxy Nexus has landed in our office. So is the Galaxy Nexus, the first phone to run...

4G/LTE is very fast ; Ice Cream Sandwich is a real treat ; Slim, curved design

No expandable memory ; No Google Wallet support ; Camera is just okay

The best Android phone to date, the Galaxy Nexus dazzles with its curved display, sleek design, fast performance, and, of course, the Ice Cream Sandwich update.

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EDITORS' CHOICE

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus

 

We review a lot of phones, tablets, gadgets, and gizmos at Digital Trends, but very few of them are unique. Most of the time, only one or two small features differentiate a new device from all that came before it, if that. There isn't necessarily...

New Android Ice Cream Sandwich rocks ; Fast camera shutter speed ; Clean, buttonless design ; Feels great to hold ; 4G LTE, dual-core, and NFC included ; Screen is big, but manageable

Battery life isn’t great ; Many apps don't take advantage of swiping ; Camera gets trigger happy ; Contacts app still needs improving

The Galaxy Nexus is one of those few phones that is truly different from what came before it.

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus

 

It's the Galaxy Nexus. It has LTE. It's the phone we've been waiting (and waiting) for. Sure, some of our more globe-trotting members of the staff were suitably sated by the HSPA+ version that shipped a few weeks ago, but the rest of us domestic types...

Simple, beautiful design ; Great performance ; Beautiful display

No Google Wallet ; Merely average camera performance ; Poor battery life on LTE

Verizon's Galaxy Nexus isn't better than the HSPA+ version, but it's still a great phone.

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Product Specifications

Camera

Autofocus: Yes
Built-in Camera:Double Camera
Built-in Flash: Yes
Video Resolution in Pixel:HD1080p / Unknown / WVGA

Configuration

Audio Formats : Yes
Audio Playback: Yes
AUDIOFORMATS: Yes
Dual SIM Card: No
GPS Receiver:Built-in
I-Mode: No
Integrated Radio:FM Radio / No
Integrated TV Tuner: No
Java: Yes
Multi SIM Card: No
Push to Talk:No / Unknown
Realtone: Yes
User Interface for Text:Touchscreen
Video Client:Windows Media Player / Yes

Connectivity

A2DP: Yes
Bluetooth: Yes
Memory Card Slot:No / Yes
Multi SIM Card: No
Near Field Communication: Yes
USB: Yes
WiFi Data Exchange: Yes

Data Transfer

EDGE: Yes
GPRS: Yes
HSCSD:No / Unknown
HSDPA: Yes
Technology:4.X LTE / GSM/PCN / WCDMA (UMTS)

Display

Display Technology:AMOLED / HD SUPER AMOLED / SUPER AMOLED / Super-AMOLED / SUPER-LCD
Number of Display Colours:16 Millions / 16 Mio
Number of Displays:1

General Features

Design:Bar
EASY USE PHONE: No
Elderly Friendly Phone: No
Operating System:Android
Operator:3 / EE / MVNO / O2 / Orange / Sim Free / T-MOBILE / Talk mobile / Tesco MB / Vodafone
Product Type:Mobile Phone / Smartphone
Way of Buying:Contract / Prepay Pack / Sim Free

Messaging

E-Mail Functionality: Yes
Instant Messaging: Yes
Push email: Yes
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