The Phones Show 160 (Galaxy Nexus)

Hands-on review of the Galaxy Nexus, the flagship Android 4.0 smartphone. 4.65" 720p screen and full Ice Cream Sandwich...

Category:

Science & Technology

Tags:

• mobile
• android
• galaxy
• nexus
• smartphone
• Samsung
• Google

[metalheadsam437]

This review is by far the best I've seen a finally helped me come to a decision, thanks!

[stevelitchfield]

@metalheadsam437 Thanks. Did you buy? Did you save your money? Do tell!

[pachinko1972]

I completely agree with your review...IMO the Galaxy Nexus is a decent phone...overrated IMO..the only thing that is saving it is ICS...

1. Crappy camera.

2. No SDcard support.

3. Crappy GPU.

4. Low speaker.

I got the Galaxy Note and it is in insane phone..

You should review the Note...

[stevelitchfield]

@pachinko1972 The Note review is filmed. Just editing it now 8-)

[aznfratboy]

I feel your and everybody elses pain Steve when it refers to battery life, with the new media centric OS's and the high demand for internet use, 1500-1800 mAmph simply isn't enough. Oh I love how my E72 can last me throw 5 days

My question is, what is NFC, and how will it actually be of a significant benefit to a user? Wouldn't transferring items like photos be easier via e-mail or Bluetooth?

And how did you update to ICS on your Nexus S Steve, I can't get mine to. I get "no updates available"

[stevelitchfield]

@aznfratboy re:NFC, it's a convenience thing, killer feature is contactless payments, coming in due course. See my "NFC Primer" over on All About Symbian.

Re: ICS: Google for "Nexus S ICS update" and you'll find the manual instructions.

[stevelitchfield]

@kdude112233 Err.... do we? Really? Given that I love my Nexus S.... The Galaxy Nexus would have been a stunning must-buy at £300, but at nearly £500 it's hard to overlook its shortcomings....

[stevelitchfield]

@MaTiCeKDS That'll teach people to wait until they've seen my reviews 8-)

[magicsteviej]

I so wanted to get this phone, I've watched this video 6 times now... I think I am hoping that one time it will change, but no matter how hard I try I can't ignore your advice. Thanks for the review Steve, I suppose I should look on the bright side, you have saved me from making a very costly mistake!

[phantomjn]

@pachinko1972 its not ICS that is saving the Galaxy Nexus, its Google's support.

[lilacfloyd]

@phantomjn

I've got one and I love it also (upgraded from HTC Desire).

The only thing that bothers me and I agree with the review is the annoyingly quiet speakers.

[novenario]

I want to see a comparison between Samsung Galaxy SII and Motorola Razr. Please Steve. At least give us a Razr´s review. ;)

[Maradovitch]

@stevelitchfield Great review! Thanks.

[bheetebrij]

Very good review, Steve. I do agree in many ways with you.. It is an attractive device in many ways, and but is expensive and some hardware are not top notch. Oh well, glad I have the SGS2.