| Hardware and OS | Samsung Google Nexus S 4G | |
| Operating system | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) | |
| Processor | 1.0 GHz Cortex-A8 | |
| Chipset | Hummingbird | |
| Internal memory | 16GB 512MB RAM | |
| External memory | No | |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX540 | |
| Display | Samsung Google Nexus S 4G | other phones |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 45.5 cm2 | |
| Resolution | 480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio | |
| Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | |
| Protection | Oleophobic coating | |
| Main Camera | Samsung Google Nexus S 4G | other phones |
| Camera | 5 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | w480p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Samsung Google Nexus S 4G | other phones |
| Camera | VGA | |
| Connectivity | Samsung Google Nexus S 4G | other phones |
| 2G Network | CDMA 800 / 1900 | |
| 3G Network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Speed | EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps | |
| Technology | CDMA / EVDO | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, WiMAX, hotspot | |
| Multimedia | Samsung Google Nexus S 4G | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| Radio | No | |
| Battery | Samsung Google Nexus S 4G | other phones |
| Capacity | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery | |
| Stand-by | Up to 428 h | |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h | |
| Design | Samsung Google Nexus S 4G | other phones |
| Colors | Black | |
| Dimensions | 123.9 x 63 x 10.9 mm (4.88 x 2.48 x 0.43 in) | |
| Weight | 131 g (4.62 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM | |
| Features | Samsung Google Nexus S 4G | other phones |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | |