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Nexus S 4G

By Samsung
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Verge score: 8.0

The Nexus S 4G is the Sprint CDMA version of the second Google phone. As its name suggests, this Nexus S has a WiMAX 4G radio. Like the GSM Nexus S, the Nexus S 4G is based off of the popular Galaxy S variants. The phone has a curved 4-inch Super AMOLED screen, dubbed the "contour display." Inside, an NFC chip for wireless data transmission and credit card payments could be found.

Description
  • Status: Discontinued
  • Availability date: May. 8, 2011
  • Price at launch: $199.99

Availability
  • FCC ID: A3LSPHD720

Also Known As...
  • Height: 4.88 inches
  • Width: 2.48 inches
  • Thickness: 0.44 inches
  • Weight: 0.29 pounds
  • Form factor: Slab
  • Color: Black
  • Loudspeaker: Yes
  • Noise cancellation: Software

Hardware
  • Screen size (diagonal): 4 inches
  • Technology: Super AMOLED
  • Resolution (Y): 800 px
  • Resolution (X): 480 px
  • PPI: 233
  • Touchscreen type: Capacitive

Display
  • Carriers: Sprint
  • CDMA: Yes
  • CDMA frequencies supported: 1900, 800 / 850
  • WiMAX: Yes
  • WiMAX frequencies supported: 2500
  • WWAN data standards supported: WiMAX, 1xRTT, EV-DO Rev. A, EV-DO Rev. 0
  • Wi-Fi: Yes
  • Wi-Fi support: 802.11n, 802.11g, 802.11b
  • 802.11n frequencies: 2.4GHz
  • GPS: Yes
  • Bluetooth: Yes
  • Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
  • NFC support: Yes
  • Tethering / mobile hotspot: Yes

Connectivity
  • Manufacturer: Samsung
  • Brand / family: Hummingbird
  • Model: Cortex A8
  • Clock speed: 1 GHz

Processor
  • RAM size: 512 MB

Memory
  • Internal size: 16 GB
  • External: No

Storage
  • Resolution: 0.3 megapixels

Front Camera
  • Resolution: 5 megapixels
  • Flash: LED
  • Focus type: Autofocus
  • Video resolution: 720p

Rear Camera
  • Operating system: Android
  • Launch OS version: 2.3.4
  • Notable apps: Tags

Software
  • Headphone jack: 3.5mm
  • Other ports: Micro USB

Interface

Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Accelerometer

Sensors
  • Capacity: 1500 mAh
  • Quoted use time: 6.7 hr
  • Removable: Yes

Battery
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