Display:480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
Camera:5 MP, AF
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Released:Released 2010, December
The Revolutionary Google Nexus S: A Game Changer in the Smartphone Industry
The Google Nexus S, manufactured by Samsung, was released in December 2010 with a promise of changing the game in the smartphone industry. This revolutionary device boasted advanced features and cutting-edge technology that has set it apart from its competitors even to this day.
The Nexus S: A Brief Overview
The Nexus S was designed to give the users an ultimate Android experience with its impressive specifications and sleek design. Let's take a closer look at what this game-changing device had to offer.
Design and Display
Weighing only 129g, the Nexus S was one of the lightest smartphones on the market with a thickness of 10.9mm. It featured a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, giving users a vibrant and crisp viewing experience. The screen also had an oleophobic coating, making it resistant to smudges and fingerprints.
Operating System and Performance
The Nexus S was launched with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and was later upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). Although it couldn't be upgraded to 4.2 (Jelly Bean), it still provided a smooth and responsive performance with its Hummingbird chipset, 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, and PowerVR SGX540 GPU. This allowed users to seamlessly run multiple applications and games without any lag.
Storage and Memory
The Nexus S came with a fixed storage of 16GB and did not have a card slot for expandable storage. However, it had a decent 512MB RAM, which was sufficient for its time and could handle everyday tasks effortlessly.
Camera
The Nexus S boasted a 5 MP primary camera with autofocus and an LED flash, allowing users to capture clear and high-quality images. It also had a VGA front-facing camera for selfies.
Connectivity and Other Features
As for connectivity, the Google Nexus S had Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and A-GPS capabilities. It also introduced the Near Field Communications (NFC) feature, which allowed users to make contactless payments and easily share files with other NFC-enabled devices. The device did not have a radio but had a 3.5mm headphone jack for listening to music and watching videos on the go.
Moreover, the Nexus S came with a range of sensors such as accelerometer, gyro, proximity, and compass, and also supported HTML and Adobe Flash for a better browsing experience.
Battery Life
The device had a removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery, providing users with up to 713 hours of stand-by time and 14 hours of talk time on 2G and up to 428 hours of stand-by time and 6 hours and 40 minutes of talk time on 3G networks.
Final Thoughts
The Google Nexus S may have been discontinued, but it has left a lasting impact on the smartphone industry. With its impressive specifications, advanced features, and sleek design, it has cemented its place among the top smartphones of its time and still holds a special place in the hearts of tech enthusiasts.
