Galaxy Nexus
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The latest flagship Android smartphone showcasing the powerful, slick Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. It's very fast with a huge, gorgeous 4.65 inch display. The Nexus feels great in your hand and is easy to operate with a new shape, tapering so that its a bit thicker at the bottom and very thin at the top. Stunning high end features including a great camera with zero shutter lag. |
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Best Galaxy Nexus Deals
 | $59 Cap Plan over 24 months | |
| Handset Cost $5 per month | ||
| Minimum Cost $1536.00 over 24 months | ||
| Included Data 2GB | ||
| Included Value $750 | ||
| Web Special: 2 Months Free Access Fee Online Exclusive | ||
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 | $29 Cap Plan over 24 months | |
| Handset Cost $5 per month | ||
| Minimum Cost $816.00 over 24 months | ||
| Included Data 200MB | ||
| Included Value $180 | ||
| Web Special: Save $264, phone price reduced from $16 to $5 per month | ||
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 | $49 Cap Plan over 24 months | |
| Handset Cost $5 per month | ||
| Minimum Cost $1296.00 over 24 months | ||
| Included Data 500MB | ||
| Included Value $300 | ||
| Web Special: 3 Monthe Free Access Fee | ||
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Overview Of Galaxy Nexus Deals
If you want to get a Nexus there are various ways of buying one and it can be difficult to sort through the options. You can buy outright and pay for usage separately. Mobicity import all the leading smartphones. They have a good reputation and prices are good. Currently the Nexus is selling outright for $649. See details on the Mobicity website.
If you want to buy on a contract then there are plenty of plans to choose from. The advantage of purchasing the Nexus on a plan is that you avoid the upfront costs and it can work out cheaper overall. Obviously the downside is that you are locked into a contract unless you pay cancellaton fees to get out. Plans are usually 24 months but Vodafone also offer 12 month plans with the Nexus.
The costs if you sign up for a plan are the monthly plan charge and the monthly handset charge. You can then work out the total minimum cost over the life of the contract. As well as the cost you need to take into consideration what you get for your money. Each plan offers different credit values for calls and texts. Some plans have unlimited texts and some don’t. The plans also have different data inclusions. On top of all this you also have to take into consideration the network reception in your area when considering which carrier to go with. Telstra have the best reputation overall but charge a premium. The Telstra Nexus plans include less data for the plan cost and handset costs are higher.
What we’ve shown above are the most popular Nexus deals from the Australian telcos. They tend to be mid range plans suitable for average usage. All the plan details have not be shown and compared but it’s an overview comparison. Click through to the carrier websites to see all the details or browse through our menus to compare in different ways.
More About The Galaxy Nexus
The Galaxy nexus was one of the most anticipated Android smartphones prior to its release in Australia just before Christmas. The most significant factor is that its the first smartphone to run the latest Google Operating System Software, Ice Cream Sandwich. The power of this latest software plus the gorgeous physical design of the handset make it one of the most desired smartphones at the current time.
The design is industrial with a distinctive minimalist look. There are no physical buttons, it’s all in the software. The screen is absolutely beautiful with a new generation 4.65” SUPER-AMOLED display.
The Nexus is very fast, powerful and a great entertainment phone. Movie playback is superb and the Nexus is a great music player and game player. The power of Ice Cream Sandwich make multi-tasking a breeze. You can use apps, browse the web, play games and listen to music very easily.
New users will have to spend a bit of time getting used to the Ice Cream Sandwich interface.
Main disadvantages are that there is no microSD capability, the battery life isn’t the best if the phone is used for heavy multimedia playback. The camera is 5 megapixels compared with 8 megapixels+ which is now standard in smartphones of a similar calibre.
Galaxy Nexus Versus iPhone 4S
The Nexus is inevitably compared with the iPhone 4S. Both are top quality, premium smartphones with a swag of superb features. The overall conclusion from all the reviewers is that its impossible to pick a clear winner even when dissecting individual features and doing a side by side comparison. However, if you’re in the market for a premium phone you still have to make a decision so here’s an overview of the Nexus versus iPhone 4S debate.
The Nexus has a bigger screen and displays sharp, crisp images. It’s fantastic for browsing the web, viewing photos and playing video. The iPhone 4S also has a gorgeous display with superb image quality but the screen size is smaller.
The Nexus is a typical Samsung phone when it comes to build quality. It doesn’t feel cheap by any means but the construction is plastic. The iPhone 4S is largely constructed from aluminimum and glass. It looks beautiful and has a distinctive premium feel. However the Nexus feels a bit more comfortable due to the curved screen and teardrop shape. It’s a bit thicker at the top and wider towards the bottom so it fits nicely in the hand. The iPhone 4S has sharper edges.
The Nexus showcases the latest version of the Android operating system, Ice Cream Sandwich. It’s the fastest, most consistent and easiest to use version of Android yet and reviews and user opinions are excellent. The iPhone 4S has the latest Apple iOS 5 operating system which has the renowned Apple look and feel. It’s easy to pick up and use and it’s consistent. Android is far more flexible with more features compared with the Apple operating system. However the drawback for inexperienced users is that it’s not quite as easy to pick up and use straight away. In comparison, the iPhone 4S is more restrictive but a breeze for first time users and those familiar with other Apple products.
At the end of the day, both the Nexus and the iPhone 4S are superb phones and it comes down to personal preference.
