Google Nexus S

Google Nexus S is the follow-up of the Google Nexus One. It is not a great leap forward in the same way that the original Nexus was but rather is more like a refreshed version of the Samsung Galaxy S. It runs Google's new version of Android OS which is called Gingerbread and it is powered by 1GHz processor. Other features include a 4-inch Super AMOLED unique Contour Display, which is slightly curved, 5MP camera, Near Field Communication (NFC), Wi-Fi and more.
Samsung I9020

Pros

• Fast processor (1000 MHz)

Cons

• Lacks microSD slot for storage expansion

Design

• Device type:
  • Smart phone
• OS:
  • Android (4.0.4, 4.0.3, 4.0.2, 2.3.6, 2.3.3, 2.3)
• Form factor:
  • Candybar
• Dimensions:
  • 4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 (123.9 x 63 x 10.88 mm)
• Weight:
  • 4.55 oz (129 g)
    the average is 4.2 oz (120 g)

Display

• Physical size:
  • 4.00 inches
• Resolution:
  • 480 x 800 pixels
• Pixel density:
  • 233 ppi
• Technology:
  • Super AMOLED
• Colors:
  • 16 777 216
• Touchscreen:
  • • Capacitive, Multi-touch
• Features:
  • Light sensor, Proximity sensor

Battery

• Talk time:
  • 14.00 hours
    the average is 8 h (490 min)
• Stand-by time:
  • 29.7 days (713 hours)
    the average is 20 days (487 h)
• Talk time (3G):
  • 6.00 hours
• Stand-by time (3G):
  • 17.8 days (427 hours)
• Capacity:
  • 1500 mAh

Hardware

• Processor:
  • Single core, 1000 MHz, Cortex A8 (Hummingbird)
• Graphics processor:
  • • Yes
• System memory:
  • 512 MB RAM
• Built-in storage:
  • 16000 MB

Camera

• Camera:
  • • 5 megapixels
  • Flash:
    • LED
  • Features:
    • Auto focus, Geo tagging, Night mode
• Camcorder:
  • • 720x480 (DVD) (30 fps)
  • Features:
    • Video light, Video calling
• Front-facing camera:
  • 0.3 megapixels VGA

Multimedia

• Music player:
  • Filter by:
    • Album, Artist, Playlists
  • Features:
    • Album art cover, Background playback
• Speakers:
  • Earpiece, Loudspeaker
• YouTube player:
  • Yes

Internet browsing

• Browser:
  • • Yes
  • Supports:
    • HTML, HTML5, Flash
• Built-in online services support:
  • YouTube (upload), Picasa

Technology

• GSM:
  • 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
• UMTS:
  • 900, 1700/2100, 2100 MHz
• Data:
  • HSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE
• Positioning:
  • A-GPS
• Navigation:
  • Yes

Phone features

• Phonebook:
  • Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID
• Organizer:
  • Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator
• Messaging:
  • SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input
• E-mail:
  • • IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange

Connectivity

• Bluetooth:
  • • 2.1, EDR
• Wi-Fi:
  • • 802.11 b, g, n
  • Mobile hotspot:
    • Yes
• USB:
  • • USB 2.0
  • Connector:
    • microUSB
  • Features:
    • Mass storage device, USB charging
• • NFC, DLNA, Computer sync, OTA sync, VoIP

Other features

• Notifications:
  • Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
• Sensors:
  • • Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
• Hearing aid compatibility:
  • • M3
• • Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Availability

• Officially announced:
  • 07 Dec 2010

Shopping information

• MSRP price:
  • • 530 $