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 platform.
Unlike its Nexus S predecessor, which was essentially a rebranded Samsung Galaxy S, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a completely different device from the current flagship of the company, the I9100 Galaxy S II. The latest Google phone sports a different GPU and chipset, which are, well, not as powerful as those found inside the Galaxy S II.
Here is a quick look at what the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has to offer, along with its main disadvantages.
Key features
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 8.9mm
Dual-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A9 CPU; PowerVR SGX540 GPU; TI OMAP 4460 chipset
16/32GB built-in storage; 1GB RAM
5 MP camera (2592x1936 pixels) with autofocus, LED flash; 1.3MP front-facing unit
1080p video recording @30fps; touch-to-zoom while recording
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
DLNA; Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth 3.0 with ADP
Charging MHL microUSB port with TV-out (1080p) support
GPS receiver with A-GPS support
NFC connectivity
Accelerometer, gyro and proximity sensors; compass; barometer
Back cover made of Hyper Skin material for increased grip
Excellent audio quality
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