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Samsung Nexus S 4G

Based on 9 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

6
Average:

0
Bad:

1

Pros

Stock Android interface, Bright, colorful screen, Lightweight, Free of bloatware.
Fast performance, Good quality screen, Robust communications suite with 4G and NFC.
Pure Google Android Gingerbread. Elegant design. Google Voice integration.
Ships with Android 2.3, Sprint version has 4G speeds.
The Samsung Nexus S 4G offers a brilliant display, WiMax support, and agreeable performance. It gains a number of usability improvements from the Gingerbread OS, and its straight Google interface will appeal to Android purists.
Latest Android OS, excellent display, pure Android.

Cons

Slow 4G speeds, High price for older hardware
No microSD slot
Poor call quality and reception. Specs are not cutting-edge. No removable memory.
No expandable memory.
The Samsung Nexus S 4G feels rather fragile, and it lacks a memory card slot and LED notifications. We were hoping for more new features over the Nexus One, and its 4G connection was spotty at times.

By ConsumerSearch on July 01, 2011

Fans of stock Android phones and owners of the original Nexus S looking for a speed boost will find the Nexus S 4G an intriguing choice. This "younger, faster brother of T-Mobile's Nexus S," as Joshua Munoz of AndroidCentral.com describes it, sports...

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By Skatter Tech on June 29, 2011

While Google touts the Samsung Nexus S 4G, this smart phone is hard to recommend with better options available. Although having the latest version of Android as it becomes available is a key feature, there are plenty of limitations for average...

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By PCPer on June 26, 2011

While the Nexus S 4G didn't benchmark quite exactly to our expectations, it is still the best Android experience I have had to date. Having used a lot of phones, I love the speed and fluidity that the stock Android 2.3 interface can provide. While...

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By GamerTell on June 13, 2011

Today I am going to take a closer look at the Nexus S 4G on Sprint and decide whether it is worth the price tag of $199 on a two year contract. The Nexus S 4G is identical to the Nexus S that can be found on T-Mobile with the exception that it...

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By Pocketnow on June 13, 2011

Since there isn't much difference between the CDMA and GSM version, it should be no surprise that we rate them very similarly. And while the Sprint Nexus S 4G is very sleek and sexy looking, one can't help but feel underwhelmed when comparing it...

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By Brighthand on June 08, 2011

If you're looking for an iPhone clone that runs Android, the Samsung Nexus S 4G is pretty much right for you. It may not be the most original design available, but it's fast, light, powerful, and meets the demands that most users would place on...

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By Pocketables on May 31, 2011

As I end my time with the Nexus S 4G, I've found that there are many small little problems that both Google and Samsung will need to fix quickly. The reception issue is much like Antennagate, and the screen responsiveness is just horrid. But, then...

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By Macworld on May 31, 2011

When reviewed the GSM Nexus S last winter, one of our biggest complaints about it was its lack of 4G connectivity. Thankfully, a CDMA version has arrived on Sprint with support for the carrier’s 4G WiMax network. With the exception of 4G as well...

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By PC Mag on May 24, 2011

Despite offering a pure Android experience, the Nexus S 4G for Sprint lacks state-of-the-art specs, and its reception problems are fatal. Buy it...

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By Android Central on May 18, 2011

The Nexus S 4G is like the younger, faster brother of T-Mobile's Nexus S. It can do just about all of the same things, but is better at wind sprints, so it made the varsity team first. Otherwise, we're looking at the same beast on a different...

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