Despite having been on sale in Canada since last week, Samsung only officially launched the Google Nexus S today.
“The addition of Nexus S to the Samsung mobile line-up reinforces the company’s ongoing commitment to offering new and innovative mobile experiences to Canadian consumers,” said Paul Brannen, vice president, Samsung Mobile Canada. “The ongoing collaboration between Samsung and Google has resulted in a device that has both superior functionality and a stunning user-experience.”
Google Nexus S specifications:
- Processor: 1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird)
- Operating system: Google Android 2.3
- Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM and tri-band UMTS or tri-band AWS (depending on model) HSPA
- Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR
- Display: 4.0-inch Super AMOLED WVGA touchscreen
- Input: Touchscreen
- Memory: 512MB RAM
- Storage: 16GB onboard
- Rear-facing camera: 5MP with flash and 720p HD video-recording capabilities
- Front-facing camera: VGA
- Connectors: USB2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
- Battery: 1500mAh
- Dimensions: 63.0 x 123.9 x 10.88 millimeters / 129 grams
- Other: NFC support, gyroscope, accelerometer, digital compass
The Google Nexus S is carried by a variety of Canadian carriers with prices hovering around the CA$500 mark.