Last year’s Nexus S couldn’t shoot 720p HD video, when most other smartphones back then could. It’s also strange that once again, Google’s newest Nexus phone seems to be behind the curve when it comes to camera technology. For people with small hands, as well as more general users, its large size could be off-putting.
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Not surprisingly, the phone will support 4G LTE networks, but Google says it’s also going to offer a HSPA+ version, that will work on faster networks from T-Mobile and AT&T.įor hardcore Android fans, the Galaxy Nexus appears to be a must-have phone. But it also includes NFC capabilities, a proximity sensor, and a barometer (we’re not quite sure about the uses for this yet).
Sensor wise, the phone includes the usual accelerometer, compass, and gyroscope.
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The Galaxy Nexus features a 5-megapixel rear camera that can shoot 1080p high-definition video (fairly commonplace for most new phones) and a 1.3MP front-facing camera for video conference. (VentureBeat’s Jolie O’Dell has more details on Android 4.0.) It’s the first phone to sport Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich”, the latest version of Google’s mobile OS, which the company describes as a total makeover. Under the hood, the Galaxy Nexus is powered by a 1.2-gigahertz dual core processor and 1 gigabyte of RAM. Google says that Android 4.0 was built specifically for 1280 by 720 displays in mind, which means we’ll likely see many other large-screened Android phones over the next year. It’s the first smartphone ever to feature such a large screen and resolution. So when Google finally drops the actual release date - which may come in early December, as rumor has it - try not to drop the phone itself if you pick one up.First, the screen: The Galaxy Nexus sports a 4.65-inch display running at a jaw-dropping 1280 by 720 resolution, or the exact same resolution as 720p high-definition video. It's frustrating, but not a deal-breaker.Īll in all, iFixit gives the phone a six out of ten repairability rating, above average marks hampered mostly by the complications involved when cracking screen glass. iFixit's crew says it involved "lots of careful prying" to loose the parts from its protective shell.
While there's little adhesive that connects the motherboard to other parts, accessing the motherboard itself by pulling off the inner case isn't simple. The only other major drawback affects the hardcore tinkering crowd. In fact, only the volume switch and the vibrator motor are soldered to other pieces, making part replacement infinitely easier. The screen notwithstanding, the phone has very few parts that directly adhere to each other. So, if you break the display, you must buy all three new components for replacement. Unfortunately, Samsung fused the outer layer of glass to both the super AMOLED display and the display frame. It stretches across nearly the entire face of the phone, and is sullied by only the slimmest of bezels, which means you're getting loads of viewable real estate. Try your best not to crack the Nexus' screen. So unless you're swapping that battery cell out for similar one, don't expect to be waving your Google Wallet around anytime soon. Take note, however, if you're the pioneering type who likes to swap smartphone batteries in the field: The battery that comes with the stock Galaxy Nexus includes an NFC antenna inside of it (NFC technology powers some of the cool features that come with Ice Cream Sandwich, like Android Beam, for instance).
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