Overall Score
56.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#4455)56.5
Performance(#6014)57.3
Camera(#7630)42.0
Display(#2275)76.3
Battery(#11223)43.5
Build(#9344)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Samsung Google Nexus S
Short Review
- The Samsung Google Nexus S features a compact design with dimensions of 123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm and a weight of 129g, making it comfortable to hold.
- It sports a 4.0-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 233 ppi.
- Performance is driven by the Hummingbird chipset, a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 CPU, and 512MB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks.
- The camera system includes a 5 MP rear camera with autofocus, capable of recording video at 480p, but lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
- The 1500mAh battery offers limited longevity and does not support fast or wireless charging.
- Running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with an upgrade option to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), it lacks the latest software features.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The device is equipped with a microUSB 2.0 port and a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Nexus S is a basic smartphone with essential features, suitable for users with minimal demands.
- Its design and display were notable for its time, but it lacks modern advancements in performance and camera technology.
Specifications
General
Release Date2010
Announced2010
DescriptionPreviously known as Samsung i9020
Display
Size4"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionOleophobic coating
Performance
ChipsetHummingbird
CPU1.0 GHz Cortex-A8
GPUPowerVR SGX540
Memory16GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recordingw480p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in)
Weight129 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), not upgradable to 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes