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Samsung Google Nexus S 4G / Samsung SPH-D720 / GT-I9020A / SHW-M200

35 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
performance (5)
screen (1)
design (1)

Negative
camera (1)
usability (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 reviews of Samsung Google Nexus S 4G / Samsung SPH-D720 / GT-I9020A / SHW-M200. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers really like the screen. The design also gets good opinions, but the camera and usability get critical reviews.

performance, design, screen

usability, camera

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Samsung Google Nexus S 4G / Samsung SPH-D720 / GT-I9020A / SHW-M200 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 82/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by : PhoneArena Team (phonearena.com)

Google Nexus S 4G Review

Building on the mystique of the “pure Google” Nexus One, the Nexus S made its debut back in December bringing Gingerbread to the market. Whereas the HTC Nexus One had a mystique to it and differentiated itself from the market with hardware, the Nexus S...

May, 2011

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Expert review by : Anthony Covar (cgena.com)

Samsung Google Nexus S Review - Distinguished Droid

When a Droid has Nexus as its middle name, it is not one of your average Android phones. Nexus series phones are designed by Google - which owns Android - so the operating system itself feels right at home. Nexus series phones can also accommodate more...

Contour Super AMOLED display, excellent functionality

Memory not expandable, No HD video recording ; no dedicated camera key

One of the best Android phone in the market? Currently, yes. Why? Because of the excellent hardware and software features. The Samsung Google Nexus S is not a perfect phone, but what makes it extra special is the fact the Android-owner Google is behind...

Apr, 2011

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Expert review by : Digit Mobile Phones Michael Browne (digit.in)

Samsung Nexus S: Decent, but we expected much more... Review

At Rs. 29,590, the Nexus S is slightly overpriced in a price segment that is becoming ever increasingly populous and competitive. While we appreciate our first look at a pure Android system with Gingerbread, the device itself was underwhelming for a...

Pure Android experience for tweakers ; Nice bundled earphones, and good music performance ; The phone is fast and responsive ; Very frequent patches and updates

A number of small usability-affecting glitches are present ; Battery life isn't as good as expected ; As a phone, we found the ringer and vibration system too weak, incoming calls get easily missed

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

the worst mobile I ever had

the battery doesn't work more than 5 hours, always the screen locked and I can't answer the calls, the apps running very slow (I have no more than 80 apps and no games), the power and volume bottons don't work propely, so in resume... it is everything...

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review (ciao.co.uk)

Google Nexus S

Smartphones are constantly evolving. By the time you have brought home your new new companion in the form of a brand-new, gleaming smartphone, there will probably be a "new, improved" model. How frustrating.When I purchased my Nexus S phone at an...

Well built, great selection of features, a joy to use, access to large amount of content

The storage capacity cannot be upgraded

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

I hate it.

I've been a long advocate of smart phones since 2004 and as such when I changed over to Vodafone's release of this product from its merger with the mobile carrier "3". I was at first hesitant, but in doing so the features and the capabilities of this...

GPS, Multitude of software applications, High build quality & design

Battery Life, No Expandable Storage, Slow, average features, Intuitive keyboard is rubbish; not good for sport (touch screen is useless when it is wet from perspiration)

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Love my phone!

Samsung products have also been my favourite to use as they are easy, straight forward and reliable and the Smartphones are no different. It takes excellent photos, so much so that I don't use my SLR digital camera anywhere near as much as I used to...

Reliable and easy to use

May, 2012

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Big screen Android with Ice Cream Sandwich update

Many relatives have iPhone 4 & this competes head on at a much lower price. Reliable, fast & cool once you have optimised it with Apps & fine tuned the settings. Tough to get familiar with out of the box if you've never had a Samsung or Android phone...

Fast. Big bright screen (4"). Very customisable. Not locked to specific software (like iTunes). Flexible. Amazing array of apps. Android gaining lots of support from all the big companies which makes it highly useful.

A few annoying design issues - Power button to wake up/sleep is sometimes pressed when you are trying to adjust volume as it is on opposite side of phone. Charger is slow - I now use a Nokia charger to speed up charging. Not simple out of the box -...

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Average phone. Better than nothing, but I wouldn't recommend it.

I have had the Nexus S for about 5 months now and I regret choosing it. The keyboard is too small, (even for my girly fingers, let alone my boyfriend's) and very temperamental - constantly typing the wrong letters with the text selector very clunky,...

Camera is okay in daylight. Charger is relatively handy with a usb cord that plugs into both the socket adapter as well as a computer. With a cover and screen protector, it seems relatively durable

Pretty heavy and large, compared to similar phones. Keypad is very difficult to use (i was told at the shop that you 'quickly get the hang of it', but this hasn't been the case for me and I've always been able to get used to using new phones' keypads)....

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

Excellent! Great value for money!

Working in telecommunications I have the Nexus as my personal phone & find it great, great screen size, brilliant android, clear camera - All the features of a high end phone with out the steep price!

value for money, reliable

Nov, 2011

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