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Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250M

The Samsung Google Galaxy Nexus GT-I9250M is a highly anticipated Android SmartPhone. This high anticipation is due to this camera phone being the first official Google Android phone that features Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Off the shelf, this phone runs the Android 4.0.3 operating system. All of the major U.S. wireless carriers offers a version of this Android SmartPhone to customers. In addition, Google Play offers the unlock version of this SmartPhone for $399. This article focuses on the camera and camcorder aspect of this high-end camera phone.

The Package

Google ships out the phone the day after you order it and comes between two to four days. That's quite a speedy process, but you do have to pay about $40 in taxes and shipping.

The Google Galaxy Nexus comes in the typical elongated box that is a signature of Samsung phones. Upon opening the box, I discover the SmartPhone, a battery, a micro-USB cable, an AC charger, and instructions for the phone.

Under the battery , the label shows, "MADE IN CHINA". However, in our hands, the phone feels extremely solid, despite how thin it is compared to other SmartPhones (it's even thinner than the Motorola Triumph). The weight doesn't feel too hefty (135 g). It is easy to tell that the entire exterior of the phone is made out of plastic. Very slippery plastic, because the phone constantly jumps or slip out of my hand like a fish. So far, a day hasn't gone by where I try to pick it up and it doesn't slips and hits the desk. The plastic backing has a grid-like texture that looks frictional in function, but it is really just for show, because it is just as slippery as the rest of the phone.

The large 4.65 inches Super AMOLED screen (720 x 1280 pixels resolution) is recessed slightly from the plastic exterior surround. Therefore, you can place the phone face down on a table without scratching the glass. In addition it has a contour display (curved glass) that provides additional distance to the desk surface when placed faced down. All of these traits gives the user the perception and confidence in this top-of-the-line camera phone.

Booting up the phone is no joke. Unlike the Samsung Intercept Android phone, which takes an eternity to boot, the Google Galaxy Nexus boots to the lock screen in seconds.

Camera

The Google Galaxy Nexus has two cameras. The primary camera is on the back, much like most digital cameras. The 5 megapixel primary camera produces photos at 2592х1944 resolution. The secondary camera is on the front, above the LCD screen, facing the user. With the secondary camera facing the user, it could really revolutionize the self-portrait genre. However, the secondary is lower is pixel count and has far less customizable settings. Either of these shortcomings could deter photographs from using it.

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