Testseek.co.uk have collected 494 expert reviews of the Samsung GT-I9250 Galaxy Nexus and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Samsung GT-I9250 Galaxy Nexus.
November 2011
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The editors liked
Great display
Really vibrant and full of colours
Fast processor
Snappy response to most tasks
Great feel and performance
Battery life is good for a highend smartphone in 2012
The Bad
Camera performance not good enough for highend smartphone
Lack
Amazing HD screen
Android 4.1 is fantastic
1080p video recording
Beautiful screen
Ice Cream Sandwich
Fantastic power
Nicely built
Big screen
Fast interface and internet browsing
Smooth motion to video
Facial unlock is a fun feature
Contacts integration is excellent
Refreshed Gmail app is even better than before
Keyboard and internet both fantastic
Future-proofed with NFC
Sharp display is wonderful at full brightness
Android 4
You'll be first in the queue for software updates
NFC
Lightweight
Video looks sensational
New OS is speedy
Clever and powerful
Top email and social network facilities
Topclass Gmail app
Snapper has lots of features
Great size to weight ratio for such a big screen
Android 4.0 is currently the BEST Google has to offer
Improved interface
Web experience
Responsive
Good quality audio from the headphone jack
Out of all of its features
The screen on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is undoubtedly the star of the show. It features a staggering 1280 x 720 pixel resolution
Bettering any smartphone we've seen to date
And it's easily sharp enough to view any websites without having to scroll from side to side. Super AMOLED technology is also used to provide glorious colours
And it's a great screen for watching
High-quality screen
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Good battery life
Excellent web browsing
Takes good photos
Big
Bright screen
"Pure" Android 4.0
Fast and responsive
Adds a ton of new and very welcome features with Ice Cream Sandwich
Sharp design
Gorgeous screen
Fantasic internal performance
Amazingly sharp 720p screen
Android 4.0 software is great
Excellent performance
Extremely fast and responsive
Insanely highquality Super AMOLED HD display
Slim and lightweight design
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Great camera with zero shutter lag
Battery life
Incredible graphics
The editors didn't like
Camera performance not good enough for highend smartphone
Lack of preloaded social networking integration
Ice Cream Sandwich not compatible with all apps in the Android Market
Only 5-megapixel camera
Design is a little uninspiring
Memory can't be expanded
5MP camera
Missing notifications
Limited apps
Audio lacks a little excitement
Colours are slightly dull
Only five homescreens limits customisation options
Other UIs offer better social networking
HTML email needs fixing
Voice dictation is a step behind Siri
No FM radio or SD card slot
Battery life needs to be improved
As display dims it becomes grubby
Auto brightness too aggressive
No microSD card slot
Early adopters will have to wait for app developers to catch up
Snaps are mediocre in low light
OS has a few issues
Not much choice of video formats
Rival phones have better cameras
Videos look jerky
Battery life isn't great
Face recognition is more of a gizmo than a real feature
Mediocre speakerphone
It's very difficult to find flaws with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The design will be too big for some people
And the large screen also has an impact on battery life. That aside
There are very few chinks in its armour.
Alert bug sets the phone to silent over a 2G network
Not a design revolution
Poor battery life
Mediocre camera
Ice Cream Sandwich has eliminated some of Android's learning curve in some aspects
High-quality screen, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, good battery life, excellent web browsing, takes good photos
No microSD card slot, alert bug sets the phone to silent over a 2G network
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a top-notch smartphone with good hardware and a stunning screen. It is currently the only handset to boast Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which is the main reason to buy it. It has limited storage and there are better camer...
Amazing HD screen; Android 4.1 is fantastic; 1080p video recording
Only 5-megapixel camera; Design is a little uninspiring; Memory can't be expanded
While it lacks the refined aesthetics of the iPhone 4S, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus impresses with a 4.65-inch HD screen and the slick new Android 4.0 operating system. However, a bug with the volume dropping while using a 2G network is a big issue -- it ...
Sharp display is wonderful at full brightness, Android 4, you'll be first in the queue for software updates, NFC, lightweight, video looks sensational
As display dims it becomes grubby, auto brightness too aggressive, no microSD card slot, early adopters will have to wait for app developers to catch up
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus offers an excellent Android experience that's hugely impressive, but we really believe it will be surpassed by others within the next few months...
Adds a ton of new and very welcome features with Ice Cream Sandwich, Sharp design, Gorgeous screen, Fantasic internal performance
Ice Cream Sandwich has eliminated some of Android's learning curve in some aspects, just to recreate it in others, Some static on calls, Handset feels rather fragile
Facial unlock is a fun feature, Contacts integration is excellent, Refreshed Gmail app is even better than before, Keyboard and internet both fantastic, Future-proofed with NFC
Only five homescreens limits customisation options, Other UIs offer better social networking, HTML email needs fixing, Voice dictation is a step behind Siri, No FM radio or SD card slot, Battery life needs to be improved
The update to Jelly Bean refreshes the Samsung Galaxy Nexus making it exciting again, while price drops ensure it's still a viable option. It's a great handset, but at around the same price the Galaxy S2 is still the better buy...
Published: 2011-11-18, Author: Matt , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: Increasingly, however, Google realizes it must offer the smooth experience that makes devices such as the BlackBerry and the iPhone feel so consistent and coherent. It's this sense that inspires the devotion of users, which Google is seeking inspire wi...
Out of all of its features, the screen on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is undoubtedly the star of the show. It features a staggering 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, bettering any smartphone we've seen to date, and it's easily sharp enough to view any websites without having to scroll from side to side. Super AMOLED technology is also used to provide glorious colours, and it's a great screen for watching
It's very difficult to find flaws with the Samsung Galaxy Nexus. The design will be too big for some people, and the large screen also has an impact on battery life. That aside, there are very few chinks in its armour.
Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is a fantastic smartphone, and it's definitely one of the best devices currently on sale. It offers more power than you'll ever need, a screen that puts rivals to shame, and loads of features. Only the size will put so...
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Published: 2011-11-04, Author: Matt , review by: telegraph.co.uk
Abstract: For a long time, if any technology writer was asked what phone they would recommend to most users, the answer was simple. Even for the least Apple-inclined, ‘Get an iPhone' was the only honest answer. It was not perfect, but it was the best on the mark...
Abstract: 19 October, 2011 by IT Reviews Staff The mobile operating system has been launched alongside Samsung's Galaxy Nexus that will be the first smartphone to use the improved mobile OS. The OS is set to go head-to-head with Apple's iOS 5, launched last wee...
