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PC Magazine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The unlocked Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the only way to get pure, unadulterated Jelly Bean (Android 4.1), and it's an unusually good deal for a smartphone that doesn't come with a specific carrier attachment.

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Jul 25, 2012

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

These are undoubtedly the two best Android devices Sprint has to offer, and really are two of the best smartphones available today. Some of this is going to come down to preferences, for example Sense versus stock or AMOLED versus S-LCD. All things considered the HTC EVO 4G LTE was the better performer of the pair in our opinion. It offers a superior display, top notch performance, excellent call quality and has an inspired design. The Galaxy Nexus is not without merit, and we would certainly carry one as our everyday phone if one were handed to us, but given the choice the HTC edges out the Nexus in too many categories to call it even.

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May 21, 2012

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Well, it appears that the Samsung Galaxy S III has proved to be the better device in most of the categories we covered. Riding on the wings of its superior hardware, the GS III presents the user with an overall experience that's bit more refined. Unless you are crazy about the stock UI of the ICS platform and the particular styling of the Nexus itself, there really isn't too much reason to side with it, as the Galaxy S III will remain relevant for a longer time. Interestingly, though, if you happen to be sporting a Galaxy Nexus right now, we can't really find too much reason for you to upgrade to the GS III, as the difference between the two handsets isn't anything drastic.

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May 21, 2012

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HardwareZone‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A brand new Android 4.0 ICS OS, NFC capabilities, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and a rich 4.65-inch 720p Full HD Super AMOLED Display? That's the Samsung Galaxy Nexus in a nutshell. Hit the jump for our review with this beast of a smartphone.

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Mar 13, 2012

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

There's no doubt that both the One X and Galaxy Nexus are incredibly strong opponents to come out against. It's quite interesting, though, when you think about how your overall impression of a handset changes with time. When one approaches the One X and Galaxy Nexus for the first time, it looks like a very easy decision – they would lean towards the One X's premium and eye-catching design. However, once you've actually used the handsets for a while, things no longer look so simple. Looking beyond the solid polycarbonate body and jolly Sense 4.0 UI of the One X, we find a phone that has some quite important things done wrong. In its quest to greatness, the One X has gone off the beaten ICS path... a bit too much, and as a result, has found itself lost in the wilderness. Yes, it has some terrific assets on its side, like the beautiful 4.7” S-LCD 2 screen and future-proof quad-core Tegra 3, which will help it survive out there in the wild, but it doesn't look like it will make it to the top of the food chain. Meanwhile, without being too puffed up, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has managed to put itself ahead of the HTC One X, thanks to its competitive number of features, better camera, as well as more reliable and intuitive software experience.

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Apr 06, 2012

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Normally, newer devices gain a lot of attention for being fresh on the scene, as opposed to some other models that have been around for months. Yes, we adore that the DROID 4 is the supreme messaging device, and even better, its $200 on-contract pricing is much easier on the pockets, but there isn’t a whole lot of “fresh” associated with it. In contrast, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is quickly approaching 3 months of life on Verizon’s lineup, but even now, it still feels like the newer device. Well, that’s partly all thanks to the fact that it’s the sole smartphone at the moment to offer Ice Cream Sandwich. Charming us with the most up-to-date Android experience isn’t the only tangible nicety going for the Galaxy Nexus, but in addition, it’s well complemented by a host of physical characteristics, like its beautiful display, to make it seem like the “fresh” device between the two. Indeed, you’ll need to shell out another $100 to pick it up at $300 with a contract, but trust us, you won’t be making a second guess with the decision.

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Feb 21, 2012

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TheVerge‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone ever made. It's one of the best smartphones ever made, and with a couple of minor tweaks (particularly to the camera), it could be the best smartphone ever produced. Still, there's really not much to knock here. The hardware is elegant and smartly designed. The software is beautiful and useful. Google has cleaned up a lot of the bad, and replaced it with a serious amount of good. It's faster, smarter, and a lot more friendly than any of its predecessors. Ice Cream Sandwich easily gives iOS and Windows Phone a run for their money, and in many ways, it's a superior operating system than either of them. If there's a bone to pick, perhaps it's with the size, which could be off-putting to some, or the fact that right now the only carrier you can definitely get the phone on in the US will be Verizon. But those are minor blips on the radar, not show stoppers. Since day one, I've been waiting for an Android device that lived up to the promise of such a powerful OS. I think I can stop waiting now.

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Nov 17, 2011

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ubergizmo‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is one of the most anticipated Android smartphone of 2011. It is eagerly awaited by customers because it is a beautiful handset equipped with a new generation of 4.65″ 720p Super-AMOLED display, but more importantly, it is the first smartphone with Google’s latest operating system, Android 4.0 codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich. Interestingly, beyond the display, the specifications are not that impressive, and if anything, the good old Galaxy S2 seems faster on paper. Yet, the combination of new OS and new display is more than enough to make the Samsung Galaxy Nexus a one of a kind smartphone – at least for the next month or so.

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Dec 22, 2011

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Engadget‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Let's not beat around the bush. The Galaxy Nexus is definitely the best Android phone available today -- it's possibly even the best phone available today, period. Sure, it's not perfect -- we're disappointed that the camera doesn't deliver the same wow factor as the rest of the handset. It's an alright shooter, but it's just no match for the state-of-the-art. There's also room for improvement in terms of build and materials quality. Still, there's no denying the satisfying look and feel, the stunning display, the impressive performance, the excellent battery life -- the whole is far greater than the sum of its parts. Ice Cream Sandwich is phenomenal -- it represents a giant leap forward for Android and brings a whole new level of style and substance to Google's mobile OS. Still, while the design is more refined and the user experience more polished, we're not sure it's intuitive enough for first-time users. At the core, it's clear that Android remains targeted squarely at tech-savvy, power-hungry folks like us. No matter -- the Galaxy Nexus is proof that we can have our Ice Cream Sandwich and eat it too. Ice Cream Sandwich supports USB mass storage after all, Galaxy Nexus does not European Galaxy Nexus owners complain of erratic volume i

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Nov 24, 2011

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HotHardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Since the Galaxy Nexus is the first phone to offer Android 4.0, it definitely has a leg up on the competition, at least for now. However, once other high-end smartphones begin receiving updates to Android 4.0, we expect the Galaxy Nexus to lose some of this competitive edge. Still, the Galaxy Nexus offers Android 4.0 today and it's a solid, high performance smartphone that should only get better with time as Samsung and Verizon role out updates to the device as well.

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Dec 22, 2011

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pocketnow‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Galaxy Nexus is the best smartphone on the market right now. But right around the corner we'll see a device that is likely to fix every shortcoming of the Galaxy Nexus (battery life, poor camera, pentile display): the Galaxy S III. While no details of this phone have been confirmed, it's pretty clear we'll get a device that has a similar look and feel to the Galaxy Nexus, but with Samsung's next-generation Exynos CPU (which will either be a 2.0GHz dual-core, or some kind of quad-core), a better camera, improved battery life, and most likely the debut of the Super AMOLED "Plus" HD display.

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Nov 30, 2011

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AnandTech‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Galaxy Nexus is so important again because it's the only time Google gets to dictate everything - the hardware, the software, and update timing. There's also the element of freedom, with unlockable hardware out of the box. I find myself wishing that Google had begun its adventure sticking it to the carriers with pentaband WCDMA support like this phone finally has, as that would've been much more successful than the practice of releasing a few different Nexus variants with different bands. As far as Ice Cream Sandwich is concerned, it really is Android perfected. Everything is smoother, faster and nearly all of our issues with the OS have been addressed. ICS brings Android into 2012 and gives Google a great platform to begin to introduce new features going forward. Android is now very close to UI performance parity with iOS, which eliminates a major tradeoff you had to make in the past. If you were hoping for ICS to be iOS with a Google logo on it, you'll be sorely disappointed. However if you're a fan of Android and just wished it were smoother and more polished, Ice Cream Sandwich is what you've been waiting for.

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Jan 18, 2012

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brighthand‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is, simply put, the most bleeding-edge smartphone currently available. With the fastest wireless, the fastest processor, the best screen, and the newest platform, it's the de facto choice for anyone who drools over having the latest and greatest. It has a few drawbacks for sure, like the lack of a microSD card slot -- something that needs to be strongly discouraged in any Android phone -- and the equally bleeding-edge pricetag. But for sheer power and performance, nothing else at the moment touches it.

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Jan 05, 2012

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Phone Scoop‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Despite the many minor flaws in Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, most Android users will be happy with the upgraded appearance and overall functionality of the software. The integration across Google's (growing) services is spectacular. Most of the issues I've pointed out in the controls in this review can easily be cleaned up by Google. Android 4.0 is the best version of Android yet, but it still manages to bring with it some usability annoyances that will take time to get used to. What concerns me more with the Galaxy Nexus is the signal issues. Phone Scoop has confirmed with other reviewers that the device has a hard time connecting to Verizon's 3G/4G networks, and voice call performance and data sessions are choppy as a result. That's vital.

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Dec 16, 2011

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GSMArena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Google didn’t disappoint with the execution of Android Ice Cream Sandwich and Samsung did an excellent job with the hardware of the Galaxy Nexus. It's probably only the second Nexus phone (after the Nexus One) that is really attractive to customers at large, rather than mostly to developers. A new major version of Android is not the only first to its name, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is also the first globally available droid phone with a 720p screen. And what a screen it is - the 316ppi pixel density makes for an amazing image sharpness and completely hides the PenTile nature of the matrix. Top-notch connectivity is also a big plus and the browser is hands down the most capable mobile browser currently available. The camera resolution is the one department where the Galaxy Nexus falls short of the competition, potentially being a potential deal-breaker but we can assure you the Galaxy Nexus produces some excellent quality photos and videos.

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Dec 30, 2011

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PC World‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a superb phone, and a great vehicle for introducing Android Ice Cream Sandwich to the world. Android has clearly come a long way, and the tweaks and updates Google has implemented throughout the operating system make a huge difference in efficiency and ease of use. Right now, the Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone you can buy.

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Dec 16, 2011

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www.whathifi.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The performance bar for the Android family has been raised even higher

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Phone Arena‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Needless to say, some will think long and hard between the two smartphones after looking over their on-contract prices. At $200, the LG Spectrum seems mightily tempting for a 4G LTE smartphone, but in all honesty, we’d recommend forking over the extra $100 to pick up the $300 Samsung Galaxy Nexus. First and foremost, the undeniable most important thing is that it’s running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich right at this moment – do we need to say more about it? Well, it also boasts the better looking design of the two, as the Spectrum basically looks way too bland for a handset destined to be on the highest of pedestals. Overlooking all of the fancy things that the Galaxy Nexus offers over the Spectrum, we also know that it’s also going to be treated to all of the latest updates right away – and it clearly shows as the Spectrum is on tap to receive its ICS upgrade sometime in June. So there you have it folks, you’re better off sticking with the Galaxy Nexus if you want to impress your friends.

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Jan 31, 2012

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Geeky Gadgets‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is probably the best Android smartphone we have tested to date, the 4.65 inch Super AMOLED display is excellent, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich makes the device a joy to use. Everything seems fast on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, and the dual core 1.2GHz processor makes everything run fast and smoothly, along with Android 4.0. There are a couple of things we feel Samsung could have done better on the Galaxy Nexus, the camera is good, but not the best we have seen and the battery is OK, it could have been better. Overall the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is in my opinion the best Android smartphone available at the moment, although how long this will last remains to be seen.

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Jan 15, 2012

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Fudzilla‘s review Edit Like Unlike

This is definitely the best smartphone we had the pleasure to test so far, unless you are an Apple lover and want nothing but Apple, of course. The Galaxy Nexus has some downsides. The 5MP camera could have been a bit better, but it powers up and takes shots really fast. The biggest downer for us is the lack of a microSD slot but despite that, I could easily recommend this phone to any Android lover. Interestingly, the previous Nexus S shared the same foibles, but Google didn’t seem too keen to address them. We like the vanilla Android 4.0 experience and the new OS has some pretty nice features to offer. In six months will be available on many phones. By late 2012, it will probably start to be the dominant OS, but with Android these transitions take way too long, even on Google’s own devices, let alone those from Samsung, HTC or any other phone maker.

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Jan 09, 2012

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a superb phone, and a great vehicle for introducing Android Ice Cream Sandwich to the world. Android has clearly come a long way, and the tweaks and updates Google has implemented throughout the operating system make a huge difference in efficiency and ease of use. Right now, the Galaxy Nexus is the best Android phone you can buy.

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Dec 20, 2011

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Digital Trends‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Galaxy Nexus is one of those few phones that is truly different from what came before it. Next year, the market will fill with phones like this, but this will remain the best phone to have for a while for one good reason: it’s a Nexus device. This means that every time Google issues an important system update (which is every few months), you’ll get it immediately. Most Android phones are lucky to get any updates in two years. In addition, it runs a clean version of Android 4.0, meaning it’s not stuffed with bloatware from wireless carriers and no handset manufacturer has tinkered and tooled with the phone’s interface. While older versions of Android needed a facelift, Android 4.0 looks great as it is, though we suspect most manufacturers will alter it anyway, if only for the sake of looking different. This phone has NFC, dual-core processing, high-speed 4G LTE, and an awesome brand new interface. It’s also a fantastic-looking phone with a solid camera. This is not a potshot at any other phone, but we can think of no good reason to buy any other high-end Verizon phone this holiday if the Galaxy Nexus is available near you. The Galaxy Nexus costs $300 with a two-year contract.

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Dec 16, 2011

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the first phone to ship with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, arguably the biggest leap in the smartphone edition of Android yet. And the phone does the software proud. Its screen is excellent, the ergonomics of the body help to dull the impact of its sheer size and the processor is speedy enough to keep the OS running like a dream. It won't be alone for long, but for now it's way out in front of other Android phones in several respects.

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Dec 15, 2011

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is unmistakably an Android phone. It's powerful, you can tinker with it down to its core, and it offers some features the iPhone can't touch. Without a doubt, Android fans will see the Galaxy Nexus that way and they're likely to savor every morsel of Ice Cream Sandwich. Without ICS, the phone is more or less just a Nexus device, but with it you're looking at a sleek and powerful smartphone that soars on Verizon's network. As we said, ICS is a big leap forward in making Android friendlier to entry-level users while satisfying the pros. Google has struggled to find that balance in the past, with some devices being too simple and others being too geeky. The trouble is, though, that iOS and Windows Phone, with their manual-not-required interface and attention to the user experience, are waiting to scoop up consumers who find the new Android to be too much. By taking a step forward, ICS will win a few of them back, but it also keeps a foot in Android's cluttered past.

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Dec 14, 2011

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A massive screen, dual-core processor and fantastic camera make this new flagship Android worthy of the title, but it's Android 4.0 that's the real star of the show

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Dec 13, 2011

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