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Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 / GALAXY Nexus / DROID Prime / Google Nexus Prime

531 reviews

Apr, 2024

Positive
screen (158)
performance (152)
design (77)
usability (77)
size (45)

Negative
battery (103)
durability (26)
reception (15)
sound (12)
apps (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 531 reviews of Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 / GALAXY Nexus / DROID Prime / Google Nexus Prime. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the portability and design. The usability and screen also get good feedback, whereas the social networking functionality and reliability get mixed comments. The apps and sound get critical reviews.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 / GALAXY Nexus / DROID Prime / Google Nexus Prime is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 / GALAXY Nexus / DROID Prime / Google Nexus Prime

alaTest has collected and analyzed 168 user reviews of Samsung Galaxy Nexus i515 / GALAXY Nexus / DROID Prime / Google Nexus Prime from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People really like the durability and screen. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the battery, and views are divided on the sound.

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76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Sprint Galaxy Nexus review

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.

Simple yet beautiful designGoogle Wallet onboardSolid performer

Shorter battery life than other Galaxy NexusesMediocre camera performanceEarly adopters will have to wait for LTE service

What can we say about this phone that hasn't been said before? No, seriously, what? It may sound a bit glib, but the Sprint Galaxy Nexus is the same phone we've already reviewed twice , just with a Sprint logo slapped on the back. There are some minor...

May, 2012

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Verizon Galaxy Nexus review

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

Simple, beautiful designGreat performanceBeautiful display

No Google WalletMerely average camera performancePoor battery life on LTE

Dec, 2011

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon LTE hands-on (video)

New Yorkers got a sneak peek at the Verizon LTE flavor of the Galaxy Nexus at the Samsung Experience in Columbus Circle today, and we dropped by to spend a few...

Dec, 2011

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Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ review

The Galaxy Nexus is definitely the best Android phone available today -- it's possibly even the best phone available today, period.

Satisfying look and feel ; Stunning display ; Impressive performance ; Excellent battery life

Underwhelming camera ; Average build quality and materials

Nov, 2011

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Expert review by : Jamie Lendino (pcmag.com)

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.

Voice calls sounded great, though. Callers sounded clear in the earpiece, with plenty of volume, and transmissions through the microphone were crisp and detailed. I heard a good amount of street noise through the mic, but my voice always cut through...

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Sprint)

The ; 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.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Brian Bennett (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Sprint) review:

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.

May, 2012

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Expert review by : Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon Wireless)

With Ice Cream Sandwich, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus for Verizon has the best software of any Android phone, but that doesn't make it the best phone there is.

First phone shipping with Android 4.0, which includes many key software improvements. Excellent 4G LTE speeds.

Reception and call quality problems. Buggy HDMI output.

And, oh, what a better browser it is! I go into more detail in my Ice Cream Sandwich review, but the ICS browser is a major improvement from the Gingerbread browser. My favorite new options are the ability to easily disable mobile Web sites and switch...

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Jessica Dolcourt Kent German (cnet.com)

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Verizon Wireless)

The ; 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.

Dec, 2011

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Expert review by : Kent German Jessica Dolcourt (cnet.com)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked) review: Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked)

Samsung Galaxy Nexus (unlocked)

The ; 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.

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...

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.

Nov, 2011

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