CNET takes a hands-on look at the Nexus S 4G for Sprint at CTIA 2011.
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Sprint made several announcements on the eve of CTIA 2011, including the addition of the Samsung Nexus S 4G to its lineup. The Android 2.3 smartphone will be available this spring for $199.
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4G support
The Sprint version of the Nexus S shares a lot of similarities as the GSM model, including the contour 4-inch Super AMOLED touch screen, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, and NFC chip. However, one key difference is that this phone adds support for Sprint's 4G WiMax network. You can also use the device as a mobile hot spot, which costs an additional $29.99 per month but there is no data cap.
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Camera
On back, you'll find the smartphone's 5-megapixel camera and flash. The Nexus S also has a front-facing VGA camera for video calls.
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Side profile
From the side, you can see the outline of the contour display. In the hand, the Nexus S feels lightweight and though it has a solid construction, it's also a tad on the plasticky side.
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Bottom view
The bottom of the phone houses a 3.5mm headphone jack and a Micro-USB port.
