The Samsung Nexus 10 likely has tablet fans excited, but Google also announced the LG Nexus 4 for Android smartphone enthusiasts today, despite the cancellation of its press conference due to Hurricane Sandy.
The Nexus 4 features a 4.7-inch WXGA IPS display (1280×768 pixel resolution, 320 ppi), Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor, 8 or 16GB storage configurations, 2GB of RAM, an 8 megapixel rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera, and a 2,100 mAh battery. The handset weighs 139 grams and measures 9.1mm thick, in case you were wondering. Like with the Nexus 10, the Nexus 4 runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, not Key Lime Pie, which offers new features like a quick settings menu, multiple user account support, Miracast wireless display support, Photo Sphere camera, Daydream screensaver, and a Gesture Typing keyboard.
The unlocked Nexus 4 will be available in an 8GB model for $299 and a 16GB model for $349 beginning November 13 in the U.S., U.K., Australia, France, Germany, Spain and Canada. T-Mobile will release the 16GB version in the US for $199 with a new two-year contract. Sign-up on the Google Play Store to be notified of updates. More press images, a promotional video and list of specifications posted below.
Nexus 4 with Google Now and Photo Sphere
Nexus 4 is our latest smartphone, developed together with LG. It has a quad-core processor which means it’s super fast, a crisp 4.7″ (320 ppi) display that’s perfect for looking at photos and watching YouTube, and with wireless charging you just set the phone down on a charging surface to power it up, no wires needed. While Nexus 4 is incredibly powerful under the hood, it also features the latest version of Jelly Bean, Android 4.2—the simplest and smartest version of Android yet. Starting with the camera, we’ve reinvented the photo experience with Photo Sphere, which lets you capture images that are literally larger than life. Snap shots up, down and in every direction to create stunning 360-degree immersive experiences that you can share on Google+ with friends and family—or you can add your Photo Sphere to Google Maps for the world to see.
Android 4.2 brings other great goodies like Gesture Typing, which lets you glide your finger over the letters you want to type on the keyboard—it makes typing fast, fun and a whole lot simpler. Android 4.2 also adds support for wireless display so you can wirelessly watch movies, YouTube videos and play games right on your Miracast-compatible HDTV.
Google Nexus 4 Tech Specs:
SCREEN
4.7″ diagonal
1280 x 768 pixel resolution (320 ppi)
WXGA IPS
Corning(R) Gorilla(R) Glass 2
CPU
Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) S4 Pro
SIZE
133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm
WEIGHT
139g
CAMERAS
8 MP (main)
1.3 MP (front)
NETWORK
Unlocked GSM/UMTS/HSPA+
GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)
3G (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz)
HSPA+ 21
MEMORY
8 GB or 16 GB internal storage (actual formatted capacity will be less)
2 GB RAM
CONNECTIVITY
Micro USB
SlimPort HDMI
3.5mm headphone jack
WIRELESS
Wireless charging
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
NFC (Android Beam)
Bluetooth
BATTERY
2,100 mAh Lithium polymer
OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
SENSORS
Microphone
Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient light
Gyroscope
Barometer
GPS