Google’s official Nexus 4 announcement did not shock anyone in the tech community, as the phone has been leaked for the past few weeks, but the phone looks and feels much better in person, writes The Verge.
The Nexus 4 “features a 4.7-inch 1280 x 768 IPS display, a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor — which Google claims is the fastest on the market — an 8 megapixel camera and a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, and up to 16GB of storage,” notes the post, adding that although it shares many features with the LG Optimus G, the Nexus 4 seems a much more polished and attractive phone.
One major drawback of the Nexus 4 is that it does not support 4G LTE technology. The phone does come as an unlocked HSPA+ device, but fails to rival the iPhone 5 in 4G LTE capability.
The Verge notes that the Nexus 4 screen is “terrific” and “not just in pixel density.” The screen uses LG’s G2 technology to integrate touch into the surface layer of glass. This allows the phone to be thin while bringing the display pixels close to the screen.
The phone, available for purchase November 13, runs on the new Android 4.2, which includes features like widget functionality on the lock screen, gesture typing, and “a completely redesigned UI focused on single-handed input,” according to the post.
“The device will sell for $299 with 8GB of storage, or $349 with 16GB. A T-Mobile version will sell unlocked for $199 on a two-year contract. Alongside the improved screen and faster CPU, the Nexus 4 has 2GB of RAM, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, NFC, Bluetooth, and built-in compatibility with Google’s latest accessory, the Wireless Charging Orb — an inductive charging dock.”
Google’s official Nexus 4 announcement did not shock anyone in the tech community, as the phone has been leaked for the past few weeks, but the phone looks and feels much better in person, writes The Verge.
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