Smartphone Review: Is Google Galaxy Nexus Best Android Phone Yet?

As befitting its role as an ambassador for Android, the Google Galaxy Nexus from Samsung is the first handset to run the latest update of the OS, version 4.0, codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich.  It's a major revamp of Android with plenty of new features.
 

The Galaxy Nexus has a spec that largely matches the current big names, with a large 4.65'' display, 16 GB or 32 GB of internal memory (but no room for expansion) and a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor.  It also boasts an NFC chip, 1080p video recording and a 'mere' 5 Megapixel camera, which doesn't stand up as well to competition from handsets with 8 Megapixel cameras and rear-side illuminated sensors. 

After spending a few days playing with the new star, we're hoping to tell you whether the Google Galaxy Nexus really is the best ever Android phone.

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