Nexus 4
GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)[1] DC-HSPA+ (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz)mAh, Li-Po, non-removable | |
Display | 4.7 in (120 mm) diagonal TrueHD IPS with Corning Gorilla Glass 2 1280 × 768 px (318 LED flash
MP
TRRS 2.0 Mobility DisplayPort (MyDP)[8] Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP[9] NFC Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n[1] (2.4/5 GHz)[10] Miracast |
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Data inputs | Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, microphone, proximity sensor, Gyroscope, compass, barometer, Accelerometer, ambient light sensor[11] |
SAR | Head: 0.546 W/kg (1 g) Body: 1.27 W/kg (1 g) Hotspot: 1.27 W/kg (1 g)[12] |
The Nexus 4 (codenamed Mako[13]) is an Android smartphone co-developed by Google and LG Electronics. It is the fourth smartphone in the Google Nexus product family, unveiled on October 29, 2012, and released on November 13, 2012, and succeeded the Samsung-manufactured Galaxy Nexus. As with other Nexus devices, the Nexus 4 was sold unlocked through Google Play, but was also retailed by wireless carriers.
Compared to the Galaxy Nexus, the Nexus 4 was distinguished from its predecessor by a quad-core
The Nexus 4 was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the quality and performance of the Nexus 4's hardware. It was also the first Google Nexus device to be released at a relatively lower outright price in comparison to other high-end/flagship smartphones, leading to unexpected high demand and supply shortages. However, the device was criticized for its lack of LTE support, and its lack of a user-removable battery which its predecessor, the Galaxy Nexus, included. It was succeeded by the Nexus 5.
History
Unveiling
Google was expected to launch the Nexus 4 at a press event in
Release
The phone was made available for purchase on
The Nexus 4 was also made available via phone operators and retailers. Starting the following day, November 14, 2012, T-Mobile US stores would sell the 16 GB model. On Thanksgiving morning, Google referred users to T-Mobile's online store on the Nexus 4's product page; within hours, T-Mobile's online stock sold out.[22][23] Europe, Central and South America, Asia, the Commonwealth of Independent States, and the Middle East were to receive Nexus 4 by the end of November 2012 at retail.[24]
The phone was initially unavailable in South Korea due to carrier opposition, purportedly over the lack of LTE support.[25] However, an online request for the Nexus 4 launch by KT Telecom President Pyo Hyun-myung[26] led to LG's announcement that they were in talks with Google about the issue as of November 22, 2012.[27][28] Initially available only in black, a white version of the device was first offered in May 2013 in Hong Kong, with worldwide availability to follow.[29][30]
Specifications
Hardware
The exterior of the Nexus 4 uses a glass-based construction with a rounded metallic plastic bezel; to improve the use of edge swiping gestures, the glass is slightly curved on the sides of the screen. The rear of the device contains a glass panel with an etched pattern of dots, producing a "holographic" effect.
Internally, the Nexus 4 shares much of its hardware with the LG Optimus G; it is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2
The Nexus 4, which takes a
During its lifetime, the Nexus 4 experienced a minor design tweak, receiving a couple of small nubs on the rear of the phone, where the glass back meets the frame, positioned just above the two screw holes; this was to improve sound volume when the phone was placed on a flat surface. At the same time, rear camera housing was slightly modified so there is less exposed area around the lens.[33]
Software
The Nexus 4 shipped with a stock version of Android 4.2; branded as "a sweeter tasting Jelly Bean", it is an incremental update to Android 4.1 with additional new features.
In July 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving an Android 4.3 update, which added per-app privacy controls, autocomplete on the phone dialer,
In November 2013, the Nexus 4 began receiving an Android 4.4 update through released factory images, which introduced an updated interface, improved performance, added a new "
In November 2014, the Nexus 4 received an Android 5.0 "Lollipop" update,[39] followed by an update to Android 5.1 in April 2015,[40] and an update to Android 5.1.1 in May 2015.[41] After the release of Android 5.1.1, Google no longer includes the Nexus 4 in its list of supported devices, meaning it will no longer receive any official future updates.[42]
Price
The Nexus 4 was priced at US$299 (8 GB) and US$349 (16 GB) at release. This was much lower than comparable flagship smartphones, which would cost around $600.[43] On August 27, 2013, the price was reduced to $199 and $249 respectively, with similar discounts in other countries.[44]
Reception
Reception of the Nexus 4 has been very positive overall. Reviewers were consistently impressed with the Nexus 4's affordable price and impressive specifications. The Independent mentioned how its build quality is "almost second to none", and how its design is "solid" and "attractive". They also complimented its 8-megapixel rear camera, and "huge" 4.7 inch display.[45] The Guardian also gave the Nexus 4 a very positive review, giving it a rating of five stars, however commented how "lack of expandable storage is worth bearing in mind […]".[46] Technology website CNET stated how the phone has "a wealth of great software features and a ridiculously low price", and how it is "almost certainly the best Android device around, never mind the best value".[47]
Some owners however complain that the all-glass construction leads to a phone that is fragile and easily broken. Additionally, if the earlier phones are left on a seemingly flat smooth surface, an alarm with vibration or even just giving it sufficient time will cause the phone to "walk" off the surface eventually and fall. In later models, tiny plastic bumps were added at the bottom to stop the sliding by increasing
The Nexus 4 received some criticism for its lack of LTE support, and its lack of a user-removable battery which its predecessor, the Galaxy Nexus, included. However, others defended these omissions due to the low price of the Nexus 4.
None of the reviews from
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