Google Nexus S 4G

119 reviews

Apr, 2024

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performance (15)
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usability (10)
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reception (4)
reliability (3)
sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 119 reviews of Google Nexus S 4G. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Views about the design and portability are on the whole positive. The usability and screen also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the sound and reliability. There are some mixed comments about the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Google Nexus S 4G is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Google Nexus S 4G from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 1.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk.

0% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

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Amazon.com review summary for Google Nexus S 4G

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Google Nexus S 4G from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the design and usability. The portability and price are also mentioned favorably. Views about the reliability and battery are different, while many are critical about the durability and reception.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : Dan Sung (pocket-lint.com)

White Google Nexus S hands-on - Pocket-lint

The world loves a shiny white smartphone and it seems that both Google and Vodafone are aware of this as together they bring the exclusive that is the

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Google Nexus S

Google has turned to Samsung for the next generation of Nexus device, this time known as the Google Nexus S. The “S” heritage plays it straight down the line as an evolution of the Samsung Galaxy S. We love the hardware the Google Nexus S presents....

Excellent screen, great feeling phone in the hand, fast, access to all the Android goodies, keyboard improvements are great

Not the greatest video player, no HD video capture, lacks the consumer extras that rival devices will offer you

We love the hardware the Google Nexus S presents. Even if it is “just” an update of the Samsung Galaxy S (remember we loved that too…) the curved screen and the shapely back make the Nexus S a distinctive and comfortable phone to use. The screen is a...

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

First Look: Google Nexus S

The Google Nexus S is the second Google phone to hit the market, the first Android 2.3 device. It has been designed and built by Samsung, whereas its forebear, the Google Nexus One , came from HTC. The Nexus One quickly appeared in another form as the...

Screen is excellent, design of the handset, nice tweaks to Android in 2.3

Too soon to tell

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : StuffTV (stuff.tv)

Google Nexus S review

The latest Android phone is snazzy, sleek and speedy – the best Google phone yet?

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla (canadianreviewer.com)

Review: Google Nexus S Gingerbread smartphone

Samsung's Google Nexus S, while very much a part of the Samsung Galaxy S family of Android smartphones, is also the hero phone and current flagship Android OS smartphone that Google has chosen to carry the Nexus name to the next level.

Mar, 2011

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Expert review by : Charles Arthur (guardian.co.uk)

Google Nexus S with Android 2.3 ('Gingerbread'): the 60-day internment review

Taking a long time to really get used to Google's 'new standard' Nexus S smartphone running Android 2.3 ('Gingerbread') reveals it as market-leading in many respects - although there are still areas to improve on, notably the keyboard

excellent functionality in operating system; press-and-hold ("long press") adds contextual elements; very good integration with Google services; future-proofed if NFC becomes effective

keyboard can be extremely frustrating; Market still lacks apps from many big organisations; lack of markings on phone makes it hard to figure out which way you've got it up

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Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : Alan Lu (itpro.co.uk)

Google Nexus S review

The Nexus S, the latest Google-branded Android smartphone, is finally here. But is it any good? Read our review to find out.

Although it's not perfect, the Nexus S is the best Android smartphone yet, if only because it's currently the only one with Android 2.3. If you're buying SIM-free, then the Nexus S is the Android phone to get – it costs just £30 more than a SIM-free...

Jan, 2011

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Expert review by : Jeff Baker (3g.co.uk)

Google Nexus S Review

The Nexus S proves itself a smooth, stylish, speedy phone. The only reason for not buying it is that other handsets will also sport the Gingerbread OS soon.

: Stylish hardware, latest Android OS, nifty extras

: No facility for HD video recording; no extra storage

The Nexus S is definitely the most advanced and best-looking Android phone to date, even taking into consideration the lack of HD video and removable storage. And it has the latest version of Android, which works well on the handset.

Dec, 2010

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Google Nexus S review – First Look video preview

Alan Lu takes a first look at the new Nexus S Android 2.3 smartphone in our video overview.

Although some of the new features in both hardware and software are only modest improvements over previous Android phones, overall the Google Nexus S and Android 2.3 both look very promising.

Dec, 2010

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Expert review by : Khidr Suleman (theinquirer.net)

Google Nexus S review

Product Google Nexus S Website Google Specifications Android 2.3, 4-inch Super Amoled 480x800 contour display, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 5-megapixel rear camera with flash, front-facing VGA camera, 16GB internal memory, Flash 10.1 support, 1500mAh...

Android 2.3 Gingerbread, glare-resistant screen, quick operation, fast web browsing, easy messaging, good battery life

Lacks a user-friendly interface overlay

That might have been a strategic misdirection on Google's part, and if so, it worked well. No one expected Google to come up with another smartphone of its own so soon, especially not such a good one

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