CTIA 2011: Sprint announces Google Nexus S 4G

Google Nexus S

Just ahead of CTIA 2011, Sprint Wireless today announced the upcoming availability of the Nexus S 4G from Google, its fourth 4G phone. Not only will this be the first CDMA Nexus smartphone but it will also be the first to support 4G.

“Nexus S 4G shows the strong commitment Sprint has to Android, and when combined with our 4G network capabilities, it gives customers the option of a pure Google experience,” said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “As the first 4G smartphone with Android 2.3, Nexus S 4G delivers on the promise of the advanced data capabilities of 4G to deliver an incredible Web browsing experience, offers quick and easy access to future Android updates and access to the services built into Google Voice.”

The Sprint Google Nexus S 4G is very similar to the Nexus S:

  • Processor: 1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird)
  • Operating system: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
  • Connectivity: 4G WiMAX and 3G EVDO Rev A.
  • Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
  • Display: 4.0-inch Super AMOLED WVGA touchscreen
  • Memory: 512MB RAM
  • Storage: 16GB onboard
  • Camera: Rear-facing 5MP with flash and video-recording capabilities / front-facing VGA
  • Battery: 1500mAh
  • Connectors: USB2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Dimensions: 63.0 x 123.9 x 10.88 millimeters / 129 grams
  • Other: Near Field Communications (NFC), three-axis gyroscope, digital compass, Google Voice, 3G/4G mobile hotspot support for up to 6 devices

Sprint will offer the Google Nexus S 4G this spring for US$199.99 with a two-year contract.

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