Launch report · Google
Nexus 4: The 2012 LG-built Nexus — flagship power at a shockingly low price.
SpecEagle Editorial·Nov 2012·$299·Score 24/100
The Nexus 4 delivered flagship power and Qi charging for $299, undercutting rivals dramatically. Its lack of LTE dated it; today it is a beloved relic.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.7" HD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon S4 Pro
Memory
2 GB · 8 GB
Main cam
8 MP · f/2.4
Battery
2,100 mAh
Weight
139 g
What stands out
- Flagship Snapdragon S4 Pro for just $299 — a price disruptor.
- Qi wireless charging — rare for 2012.
- Clean, fast stock Android.
- Glass design with a glittered back.
What to watch
- No LTE on the original model.
- 8 GB base storage; no microSD.
- Fragile glass back; software ended at Android 5.1.
- Discontinued.