Sprint today announced Nexus S 4G would start shipping on May 8th. Manufactured by Samsung, Nexus S 4G will be the first Sprint handset with pure Google experience featuring Android 2.3 Gingerbread. This would allow Sprint Nexus s 4G customers to be among the first to receive Android software upgrades and new Google mobile apps, and in many cases, the device will get updates and new apps as soon as they are available.

The Nexus S 4G features 4-inch contour AMOLED display, 1GHz Samsung processor, VGA front camera, 5-megpaixel back camera, 3G and 4G (WiMAX) support, 16GB of internal storage, WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and microSD card slot.

Nexus S 4G from Google will be available from Sprint for $199.99 with a new line or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement in all Sprint retail channels and Best Buy. Check out the hands-on video of Nexus S 4G posted by Phone Arena below.