Any iPhone users tempted by the Nexus 4?

[Six8]

If it has LTE yes it'll be mine, all mine!!

 

[blackhand1001]

Nah, the Nexus series has always been a little weak in the camera area compared to the iphone 4s/5 and galaxy s3 phones. I like the idea of stock Android but CM10 is pretty good on my galaxy so I'll just stick with going the custom rom route and what I think is slightly better hardware.

The nexus 4 will have groundbreaking specs this time around. It will have the snapdragon s4 pro which is much faster than the s3. Both in cpu and gpu. The gpu is much faster.

 

[onthecouchagain]

For what it's worth, the back is a sort of homage to the original Nexus live wallpaper:

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If it has LTE yes it'll be mine, all mine!!

It won't have LTE when sold from the Play Store. It will have LTE when it goes to carrier-specific versions (like the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon/Sprint). Those versions will likely be sold with their respective 2-year plans too.

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I wonder how this device is going to be sold. I'm hoping for ~$350 with no contract.

The unlocked version is expected to come in at $399 for 8GB and then $450 for 16GB and will be sold through the Play Store (<- no doubt about that).

The carrier-specific versions will probably have LTE and be sold with 2-year plans.

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The only one misstep with the Nexus 4 will be the storage options. I get that they want to hit that low price point of $399 with the 8GB. Fine. Great. All good. And 16GB at only $50 dollars more--sweet. But why not also offer a 32GB at $100 dollars more? Or even $529 (the original Nexus S price)?

There are rumors the 8 and 16GB storage sizes are just for initial release, and that they'll be adding the 32GB after. I hope it's sooner rather than later. If they can shuffle the price down to where it's $399 for 16GB and $450 for 32GB (like they're doing with the Nexus 7) then I think I can forgive them for the wait.

Otherwise, the specs are great. Anyone who says otherwise are fools or have ridiculous expectations. S4 quad-core? 2GB RAM? New battery technology? LCD screen? C'mon now.

As for the back, it's love or hate.

EDIT: One more concern is that the camera might disappoint.

 

[THE JUICEMAN]

for what it's worth, the back is a sort of homage to the original nexus live wallpaper:

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it won't have lte when sold from the play store. It will have lte when it goes to carrier-specific versions (like the galaxy nexus for verizon/sprint). Those versions will likely be sold with their respective 2-year plans too.

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the unlocked version is expected to come in at $399 for 8gb and then $450 for 16gb and will be sold through the play store (<- no doubt about that).

The carrier-specific versions will probably have lte and be sold with 2-year plans.

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the only one misstep with the nexus 4 will be the storage options. I get that they want to hit that low price point of $399 with the 8gb. Fine. Great. All good. And 16gb at only $50 dollars more--sweet. But why not also offer a 32gb at $100 dollars more? Or even $529 (the original nexus s price)?

There are rumors the 8 and 16gb storage sizes are just for initial release, and that they'll be adding the 32gb after. I hope it's sooner rather than later. If they can shuffle the price down to where it's $399 for 16gb and $450 for 32gb (like they're doing with the nexus 7) then i think i can forgive them for the wait.

otherwise, the specs are great. Anyone who says otherwise are fools or have ridiculous expectations. S4 quad-core? 2gb ram? New battery technology? Lcd screen? C'mon now.

As for the back, it's love or hate.

Edit: One more concern is that the camera might disappoint.

+1

 

[PDFierro]

And I keep forgetting that the LG Nexus will have wireless charging. That's one thing we haven't really seen leak yet.

 

[onthecouchagain]

Does the Nexus 4 display also use LG's "Zerogap Touch" that the Optimus G has?

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And I keep forgetting that the LG Nexus will have wireless charging. That's one thing we haven't really seen leak yet.

This has been "confirmed" by leaks/rumors?

 

[PDFierro]

Does the Nexus 4 display also use LG's "Zerogap Touch" that the Optimus G has?

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This has been "confirmed" by leaks/rumors?

Not really. But it was in a whole bunch of rumors. It could also be untrue.

 

[PDFierro]

Google it. I just did again and apparently the FCC confirmed it. So I'd say it's pretty likely. Just interested on the details.

 

[onthecouchagain]

Google it. I just did again and apparently the FCC confirmed it. So I'd say it's pretty likely. Just interested on the details.

Nice.

 

[THE JUICEMAN]

And I keep forgetting that the LG Nexus will have wireless charging. That's one thing we haven't really seen leak yet.

Yeah I keep forgetting about this too. One of the features I'm looking forward to. I good source said this. I forgot the site. Macado or something like that.

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Does the Nexus 4 display also use LG's "Zerogap Touch" that the Optimus G has?

From what I have read, yes. I guess we won't know officially until Monday. But it's highly likely since its based off the Optimus G

 

[THE JUICEMAN]

I haven't really considered the carrier version. Benefits would be to save $250 and get LTE. Aren't the GNex carrier versions very easy to root and flash?? That would get me the latest version.

 

[PDFierro]

I haven't really considered the carrier version. Benefits would be to save $250 and get LTE. Aren't the GNex carrier versions very easy to root and flash?? That would get me the latest version.

Yeah, they are. The carrier versions always have an unlockable bootloader. Personally I'm switching from Verizon to T-Mobile to get the Google Play store version.

 

[THE JUICEMAN]

Yeah, they are. The carrier versions always have an unlockable bootloader. Personally I'm switching from Verizon to T-Mobile to get the Google Play store version.

So if they are easy to root and get the latest version then let me ask why are you switching to the unlocked version? Cheaper monthly bill? Is that all?

 

[onthecouchagain]

So if they are easy to root and get the latest version then let me ask why are you switching to the unlocked version? Cheaper monthly bill? Is that all?

Plus who knows when the carrier versions will be available.

 

[PDFierro]

So if they are easy to root and get the latest version then let me ask why are you switching to the unlocked version? Cheaper monthly bill? Is that all?

My bill would be the same regardless, I'm on a family plan right now. But I want the pure Nexus from Google. And I want it soon. Who knows what would be different about the phone on Verizon, aside from there being a delay in updates.

I don't think we can even say there will be carrier versions in the US. Google might be done with that.

 

[THE JUICEMAN]

Plus who knows when the carrier versions will be available.

Very true!

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My bill would be the same regardless, I'm on a family plan right now. But I want the pure Nexus from Google. And I want it soon. Who knows what would be different about the phone on Verizon, aside from there being a delay in updates.

I don't think we can even say there will be carrier versions in the US. Google might be done with that.

Exactly!

 

[PDFierro]

I also don't have an upgrade. So getting it directly from Google would actually be a couple hundred cheaper than buying a smartphone off-contract from Verizon.

I'll take the small hit in call coverage to have the phone from Google exactly as they intended it.

 

[Technarchy]

That looks like a bad blackberry. I think last year's nexus was much better looking.

Nexus S is still the best looking in the series my opinion

 

[THE JUICEMAN]

I know I have asked this before but my last concern is insurance. I have called square trade and they say they will insure unlocked phones. But I don't know if they will offer insurance as soon as the phone is released. I also don't know if I can get insurance for only one year instead of two.

Anybody know or have any good ideas for insurance for the LG nexus?

 

[PDFierro]

I know I have asked this before but my last concern is insurance. I have called square trade and they say they will insure unlocked phones. But I don't know if they will offer insurance as soon as the phone is released. I also don't know if I can get insurance for only one year instead of two.

Anybody know or have any good ideas for insurance for the LG nexus?

I don't know about that. Google certainly won't offer insurance, just the 1-year standard warranty by the manufacturer. I'm not concerned about it.

 

[THE JUICEMAN]

I don't know about that. Google certainly won't offer insurance, just the 1-year standard warranty by the manufacturer. I'm not concerned about it.

I mean I have only cracked a screen once in 5 years but peace of mind feels good.

 

[Mackan]

The nexus 4 will have groundbreaking specs this time around. It will have the snapdragon s4 pro which is much faster than the s3. Both in cpu and gpu. The gpu is much faster.

The snapdragon will be good. However, everything else will probably be subpar. If an Android OEM agrees to manufacture a Nexus, it will compete against their own lineup, so they only way they would agree is to make it have worse specs.

You'll likely see a subpar camera, only 8 GB of storage (no sd-card) subpar audio chipset, no LTE, etc, etc, etc...

I hope I am wrong, but I doubt it. If the specs are good enough, I will consider the Nexus 4. Gives me a ThinkPad feeling, kind of, black and trustworthy.

 

[zbarvian]

So why isn't Google putting their Motorola acquisition to good use and building their own phones yet? I'm sure they could whip up a better Nexus device than these mediocre OEMs.

 

[MRU]

http://www.carphonewarehouse.com/mobiles/mobile-phones/LG-NEXUS-4/MONTHLY

Available on carphonewarehouse uk

The Nexus 4 is a state of the art smartphone that's fast and premium. With super powerful hardware and the newest software, it offers the best of Google, socialising and technology.

Thin, light and portable.

The Nexus 4 was built to bring you the best of Google in a slim, portable device that fits perfectly in your hand. At just 9.1mm thin, it's comfortable to hold whether you're typing, gaming, or calling.

Best of Google.

Win Google services built-in, you'll have information at your fingertips. Search gets smarter with Google Now. You ask. Google answers, instantly, and with all the detail you want/ Navigate your world with Google Maps. Stay in touch with Gesture Typing, a faster way of typing that lets you spell words by dragging your finger across the screen from letter to letter. Browse the web with the super fast Google Chrome.

Stunning 4.7" display.

Photos and video come to life with the stunning 4.7" display. With an HD resolution of 1280x768 screen and pixel density of 320ppi, the screen is sharp, displaying superb detail. Scratches? Don't worry about those – the touchscreen is made from the tough, scratch resistant Gorilla® Glass 2

Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

The fastest and smoothest version of Android yet - Jelly Bean - improves on the simplicity and beauty of Android 4.0, and introduces a new Google search experience. Making the things you do on your device, more simple and fun. Because this is a Nexus device, it gets Android updates faster than other phones, so when a new update is available with new features and improvements, you can get it straight away.

Google Play.

The Google Play Store is home to 675,000 apps & games, so there's something for everyone. It also includes the world's largest collection of eBooks, magazines, movies and TV shows in full HD. Entertainment will always be at your fingertips.

8MP camera: Capture and share your world.

On the back of the Nexus 4 is a high performance 8MP camera. It'll record in perfect 1080p HD, supports Instant Upload so you'll never lose a photo again, and takes amazing 360° panorama photos. These let you take stunning photos of everything around you – from mountain ranges to street parties.

Snapdragon™ processors by Qualcomm®.

The digital brains inside the smartest devices. The Snapdragon family of processors are designed using best-in-class technology. Everything that your smartphone needs is built right into one chip – the CPU, the graphics processing unit (GPU), internet connectivity software, power management and multimedia features. This means Snapdragon processors give great efficiency and battery life while still providing power and multitasking abilities. Learn more about Snapdragon™.

Looking for a state of the art smartphone that has all the latest features and will be first to get new Android updates? The powerful Nexus 4 is your winner.

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[Cody21]

I would consider buying since I have owned a nexus device in the past. It's really the only android device that can compete with an iPhone in my eyes. I hate "skins" because it just seems to make for a bad experience.

Although, they would have to make at least a 16GB and price it about the same as the galaxy nexus in the Play store for me to buy.

Would it completely take place of my iPhone? No. It would be something to switch to from time to time.