Samsung Galaxy Nexus: Top 10 features that make it a super smartphone

Android fans all over the world were greeted today by Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Touted as the world’s first smartphone to feature Android 4.0 Ice cream sandwich and a HD super amoled display, the device is considered super among  all the other super smartphones. Know Your Mobile explains why:

Android's latest platform: Samsung Galaxy Nexus is the world’s first smartphone to feature Android 4.0 Ice cream sandwich. Building upon what it knows the best, Android 4.0 platform makes navigation seamless, common functions more visible and brings in highly intuitive gestures. The entirely new typeface adds in a more modern feel to the UI, and brings in the optimized high-resolution screens which improve the  readability. Also refined animations and feedback system make for a more engaging and interesting UI with Android 4.0.

Built: Galaxy Nexus provides superb portability alongside an expansive screen, at just 8.84mm thickness with a minimal 4.29mm bezel. The super smartphone features a contour display that sits perfectly within the device’s slim, curved and no button design.

Display: Galaxy Nexus sports a giant 4.65″ HD Super AMOLED display technology giving users a 720p resolution. Text, videos and games never looked more crisp, vibrant and rich.

Processor: The device is powered by a 1.2GHz dual core processor bringing in power and speed to run multiple applications and multitask without a delay or lag. Did we mention that it runs at 4G (LTE or HSPA+) speeds making watching movies, video chatting and sharing anything a breeze. 

Camera: Galaxy Nexus brings in a high-end camera with zero shutter-lag, automatic focus, top notch low-light performance. A simple way to  take panoramic pictures without the need of stitching. The device comes strapped with a 5-mega pixel, rear-facing camera that can shoot 1080p video. You can take amazing pictures, videos, edit and then share them right from your phone.

Navigation buttons:  Galaxy Nexus features software navigation buttons, a first for Android smartphones we must add. Everything from lock screen, home screen, phone app and more has been redesigned to bring a simple, beautiful and more intuitive experience to  Galaxy Nexus.

Connecting with Cloud:  The super smartphone is also connected to the cloud. This will aid users in keeping their mails, contacts and all other personal data across all their devices. You can also use cloud to upload music with Music Beta by Google and listen anywhere, even when you are not online ( this service is available in US right now)

Face Unlock:  Say bye to passwords and hello to the face unlock. Using this feature you can now unlock your phone with a smile ( or frown). Simply switch on your phone and look into the camera to unlock your phone in seconds.

Beam and Share: Galaxy Nexus allows you to share contacts, websites, apps, maps, directions and YouTube videos to people close by. Simply hold NFC enabled Android phone close to each other and touch to beam and share. 

Apps and games:  You will never get bored for sure specially with access to over 300,000 apps and games from Android Market. In some countries the entertainment options extend to buying and reading books, renting movies and even streaming them instantly from your phone.