Samsung were kind enough to loan us one of their new Galaxy Nexus smartphones running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). So here is our review.
Samsung and Google launced the world’s first smartphone running Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. The GALAXY Nexus features a 4.65” HD Super AMOLED display technology at 720p resolution and a 1.2GHz dual core processor.
Who Are Samsung?
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 188,000 people in 185 offices across 65 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs.
Specifications
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Network |
HSPA+ 21Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps 850/900/1900/1700/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 |
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Processor |
1.2 GHz Dual Core Processor |
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Display |
4.65” 1280X720 HD Super AMOLED |
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OS |
Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich |
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Camera |
Main(Rear): 5 MP AF with LED Flash with reduced shutter delay and fast shot2shot Sub (Front) : 1.3MP for Video Call |
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Video |
Codec : MPEG4/H.263/H.264 Playback : 1080p@30fps Recording : 1080p Full HD Video@30fps |
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Audio |
Codec : MP3/AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ 3.5mm Ear Jack |
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GoogleTM Mobile Services |
Android Market™, Gmail™, Google Earth™, YouTube™, Movie Studio Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D maps and turn-by-turn navigation Syncing with Google Calendar™, Google+ app |
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Connectivity |
Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 USB 2.0 Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz NFC |
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Sensor |
Accelerometer, Compass, Gyro, Light, Proximity, Barometer |
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Memory |
1GB(RAM) + 16GB/ 32GB Internal memory |
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Size |
135.5 x 67.94 x from 8.94mm, 135g |
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Battery |
Standard battery, Li-on 1,750 mAh |
What’s in the Box?
Along with the Nexus, you also get a power plug, earphones, USB cable and quick start guide.
