Resembles Nexus S

AMOLED

The 1,280x720-pixel Super AMOLED resolution display is gorgeous with eye-popping colors and crisp graphics. It measures 4.65 inches, though only 4 inches of that space is usable on the home screen given the programmable shortcut tray that sits at the bottom. Finally, below that you'll see the three virtual keys, which are the phone's only navigation controls.

Thin profile

Like its unlocked sibling, the Verizon Galaxy Nexus is super thin with a clean, seek profile. What's more, the "contour" shape is designed to mimic the curve of your head. The three metal dots on the right are for a dock accessory and a power control/lock button.

Thicker

Curiously, though, the Verizon handset is marginally thicker than its predecessor. You might not even notice the difference (0.37 inches versus 0.35 inches) if we hadn't pointed it out, but in this photo you can see that Big Red's device (left) shows a bit more bulk.

Heavier metal

Of course, the extra girth means that the new handset also is a bit heavier. It's only by a quarter of an ounce (5 ounces versus 4.76 ounces), but you notice the difference right away. And even with the additional weight the device joins other Samsung Android phones in feeling a bit too fragile.