Sprint Google Nexus S 4G Release Date Announced: New Android Phone Set to Rival LG G2X

First unveiled last March, Sprint has finally revealed the official Google Nexus S 4G super phone release date. It’s going to be launched on May 8 and it will be available online and all Sprint-authorized resellers. Sprint is offering the Nexus S 4G for $199.99 bundled with a new 2-year service contract. You can compare this with T-Mobile Dual-Core LG G2X Android Phone for comparison of their specs, features and prices so you can determine which smartphone appeals to you more.

Not worth buying in my book since having 4G still doesn't compensate for not having a dual-core processor.

The new Google Nexus S 4G is the first Google Nexus S handset that’s compatible with Sprint’s blazing fast 4G network. While it still doesn’t feature a dual-core processor like the LG G2X, this phone still packs a powerful 1 GHz Cortex A8 Samsung Hummingbird processor. Thankfully, Sprint will be shipping the Nexus S 4G pre-installed with the latest Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread instead of the older 2.2 Froyo.

I know some of you will dismiss the Nexus S 4G as old, nowadays the in thing is dual-core powered smartphones but please do take time to consider buying this phone. It’s got 512MB of RAM for fast multi-tasking duty and the huge 16GB iNAND built-in flash storage is comparable to the iPhone 4’s cheapest model.

I’m also glad that Google decided to give the Nexus S 4G two cameras, one rear-facing is 5 megapixel and its capable of recording 720p HD videos using the popular H.264 MPEG4 format. This rear camera has autofocus and a flash helps when shooting pictures in dark areas. The other camera is a front-facing with VGA resolution that’s perfect for video calling using Fring or other Android apps.

Aside from having 4G, the Nexus S 4G also comes with regular 3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, Assisted GPS and industry-leading Near Field Communication or NFC connectivity! It’s also nice to see this phone’s got a micro USB 2.0 port, HDMI, and 3.5mm audio jack. The 1500 mAh bundled battery seems a bit lacking though. Knowing that the Android OS is a power-drainer, it would have been nice to see a larger capacity battery.

To be honest, I won’t be lining up to buy the Nexus S 4G because I prefer to own the LG Optimus 2X (that’s the LG G2X, in case you didn’t know). But if you are a Google fanatic, then by all means go and pleasure yourself with this new 4G Android phone.