LG Google Nexus 4

alaTest has collected and analyzed 140 reviews from magazines and websites. People really like the build quality and design. The screen and responsiveness are also appreciated. Many are negative about the features and battery. There are mixed views on the portability and camera.

value for money, responsiveness, screen, design, build quality

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the LG Google Nexus 4 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Google Nexus 4 Review

 

This page contains a full review of the Google Nexus 4, a world smartphone that will be sold unlocked for $299. It has been designed by Google and built by LG to represent what a pure Android experience is.

The Nexus 4 is an excellent smartphone that delivers top performance and features a stylish design for a sweet price. Getting the unlocked version at $299 is certainly the best value proposition of the new Google phone, especially if you take into...

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Google Nexus 4 review: Royal road

 

It's the next-generation Nexus and this time LG has the privilege. And when Google goes "My pleasure!", they most likely mean it. The Nexus 4 aggressively undercuts competitors' pricing as it sets out to wipe the floor with most of them in terms of...

Flagship specs at a bargain ; Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support ; Penta-band 3G with DC-HSPA, up to 42Mbps downlink, HSUPA up to 5.76Mbps uplink ; 4.7" 16M-color WXGA True HD IPS Plus (768 x 1280 pixels) capacitive touchscreen, Gorilla Glass 2 ; Stock...

No microSD card slot, no versions with more storage ; Mediocre display sunlight legibility ; Non user-replaceable battery ; Camera is less than stellar, no shutter key either ; No LTE support (not official anyway, and then only one band)

Top of the line chipset, an excellent screen and the latest Android version - does it get better than this? Well, if you are Google, it actually does. The Nexus 4 is a proper flagship smartphone, but with a mid-market price tag. It costs just €300/$300...

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T-Mobile LG Nexus 4 Review

 

The difference between the Google Play Nexus 4 and the T-Mobile Nexus 4 is neither in the hardware nor in the software, but in the cost and agreement you'll be making with T-Mobile – but that doesn't mean we can't give some more time to Google's own...

The only thing you’ll want to keep your eye on is the fact that this device does not work with 4G LTE – if you need data speed in a mobile way, this isn’t your best bet – not yet, anyway. If you’re in the shade of the great wi-fi gods on the regular:...

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Google Nexus 4 review

 

The LG-built Nexus 4 offers terrific value for money, if you don't mind its moderate battery life and lack of LTE support. Shame it's currently sold out at Google's Play store.

Excellent value for money ; Quad-core processor ; Latest Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS ; Pleasing design and solid construction ; Wireless charging support

Moderate battery life ; Lacks LTE support ; Non-replaceable battery ; No storage expansion ; Currently out of stock at Google Play store

Like all high-end smartphones, the Nexus 4 is bristling with sensors — accelerometer, compass, ambient light, gyroscope and barometer (the latter's primary purpose being to deliver altitude data for faster GPS lock-on).

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EDITORS' CHOICE

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Google Nexus 4

 

We expect a lot from Google's Nexus line of phones. They represent the pinnacle of the Android experience, and Google releases them just as a new version of the OS becomes available. A Nexus phone should be the phone to judge all others by and a...

Excellent screen ; Android 4.2 ; Speedy performance ; Low price for an unsubsidized phone

No LTE ; Glass back makes phone more fragile ; Non-removable battery ; No microSD ext

If you’re a T-Mobile subscriber or don’t care about LTE, the Google Nexus 4 is one of the best phones out there, and costs only $300 unlocked.

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Google Nexus 4 Review - Google's new Flagship

 

The Nexus One was a groundbreaking device. It was the defining moment that Google got serious about making both a real consumer electronic, and pitting the Android platform against the incumbent iOS. While you could make the case that the original...

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Google Nexus 4 (Unlocked)

 

For the Android purist, only an unlocked Nexus phone will do—since carrier-subsidized Android phones are somewhat compromised, thanks to their skins, carrier modifications, and infrequent OS updates. Enter the Google Nexus 4 ($299 direct), a totally...

Attractive, minimalist design. Bright display. Fast quad-core performance. Latest Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. Fast HSPA+ 42 data speeds on T-Mobile. Improved localized search results with Google Now

Slow HSPA+ 21 data speeds on AT&T. Mediocre camera and camcorder. Ineffective voice dialing. Gets warm

LG's Google Nexus 4 is a powerful unlocked smartphone with a beautiful, minimalist design, fast performance, and the latest version of Android.

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LG Nexus 4

 

With its recent history of mediocre handsets, LG needs something other than the Optimus G to be its Hail Mary that can carry it to the top. Unfortunately, the Nexus 4 isn't quite it.

The competitively priced LG Nexus 4 delivers a pure and polished experience with Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, it's powered by a snappy quad-core processor, and it's packed with new photo-editing and camera features.

The Nexus 4's construction is solid but uninspiring, its call volume is too low, and it lacks 4G LTE.

While the LG Nexus 4 wins on internal performance and user experience, anyone shopping for an unlocked phone should consider a comparable LTE handset first.

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Google Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 Performance Preview

 

Earlier this week Google announced two new flagship Nexus devices: the Nexus 4 smartphone and the Nexus 10 tablet. We received review samples of both earlier this week, and while we're hard at work at full reviews of the devices we couldn't help but...

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Google Nexus 4

 

The Google Nexus 4's swift performance, bright and crisp display and Android 4.2 software make it a good choice for Android purists, but the lack of 4G LTE is a letdown.

Sharp 4.7-inch HD screen; Sharp colorful screen with good viewing angles; Improved Google Now assistant; Speedy and smooth performance

Competitors have more innovative features; Dull camera images ; No LTE support; Mediocre audio quality

Click to EnlargeFor those wanting a pure Android experience, as Google intended, the Nexus 4 is a strong choice. The 1.5-GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and 2GB of RAM make applications run quickly on an already buttery smooth OS. The Google...

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