Samsung Galaxy Nexus (photos)

Even without being the first phone in the world to debut the new Android Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has a lot to offer.

Let's start with that absolutely gorgeous 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD display and screen that curves ever so slightly to hug your cheek. (Read the full Samsung Galaxy Nexus review.)

We'll move on to the thin, light frame that manages to fit comfortably in the hand. (Read the full Samsung Galaxy Nexus review.)

The 3.5mm headset jack is oddly positioned at the bottom of the phone, adjacent to the Micro-USB port. (Read the full Samsung Galaxy Nexus review.)

Typing was a breeze with Ice Cream Sandwich's newly redesigned virtual keyboard, here in landscape mode. (Read the full Samsung Galaxy Nexus review.)

The Galaxy Nexus (far left) may be tall, but it hardly towers over other jumbo phones in its class. From left to right: Samsung Galaxy Nexus, Motorola Droid Razr, Apple iPhone 4S, Samsung Galaxy S II. (Read the full Samsung Galaxy Nexus review.)

Check out that curve! The phone is also very trim. (Read the full Samsung Galaxy Nexus review.)

Samsung boasts a "hyperskin" material on the back cover to improve with grippiness and feel. The small, diamond-like texturing feels good, and is fairly scratch-resistant. (Read the full Samsung Galaxy Nexus review.)