Simple question... I'm planing to buy three Nexus 4 devices... one for my mom, one for my wife and one for me... and that's a lot of money!
So... is it safe to buy the Nexus 4 right now or would you guys wait until May to see if they release the rumored Nexus 5?
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Simple question... I'm planing to buy three Nexus 4 devices... one for my mom, one for my wife and one for me... and that's a lot of money!
So... is it safe to buy the Nexus 4 right now or would you guys wait until May to see if they release the rumored Nexus 5?
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It's a nexus device so it is going to keep getting software updates for a while. If the hardware meets your needs then it is safe. If you have to have something new you will always be waiting.
Go try one out and see if you like it.
Don't see a nexus 5 coming out in may. A new nexus 7 yes but a nexus 5 probably not, since 5" screens are a premium at the moment. So in Sept/Oct we should see a new Nexus 4. It will be hard to keep giving the phone the new number. Since 2 years after the 5 it would be the nexus 7.
I think Google is going to just do variations on the numbers now.
As for the current N4 go for it. It's a great phone. It will be supported for quite a while.
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Pull the trigger and get one! If you are waiting and chasing the next upcoming phone, you will be waiting a long time ..
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wrong section and why would it not be ?
Mine finally arrived just last week--moving up from a GNex and I couldn't be happier. By all means go for it unless you want to wait for an S4, which I wouldn't It's perfect for standard phone use(GNow, Phone/SMS, Chrome, Twitter etc) and from what I hear around the forums it's top-notch for gaming as well if that's your thing, not to mention it's a joy to look at
No N5 in may... Where's your source? Rumors mean nothing...
Yeah I didn't even bother responding to that part of the OP's post, haha. The Nexus 4 just came out in November for Pete's sake
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Simple question... I'm planing to buy three Nexus 4 devices... one for my mom, one for my wife and one for me... and that's a lot of money!
So... is it safe to buy the Nexus 4 right now or would you guys wait until May to see if they release the rumored Nexus 5?
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n5 what rumor with out proof its just a rumor
its safe unless it has a bad imei
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There are a lot rumors about a new nexus device at the next google I/O.
If nexus 5 is announced, you probably won't see it until late summer or early fall, maybe even winter (product refresh cycles have been picking up though).
There could be an update to the current nexus 4. The most probable update is adding a LTE modem to the current version and perhaps bump the storage up to 32GB.
My guess is that an updated nexus 4 will come out late summer/early fall, and a new nexus device in the winter (around December), based on past google product release cycles.
So unless you really need that LTE, I would say go for the nexus 4 now.
I see.
Well... I gues I will order them now before they upgrade to LTE in the future. The carrier I'm planning to use is HSPA+ only...
Theoritcally... could they add LTE and HSPA+ together?
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There are a lot rumors about a new nexus device at the next google I/O.
If nexus 5 is announced, you probably won't see it until late summer or early fall, maybe even winter (product refresh cycles have been picking up though).
There could be an update to the current nexus 4. The most probable update is adding a LTE modem to the current version and perhaps bump the storage up to 32GB.
My guess is that an updated nexus 4 will come out late summer/early fall, and a new nexus device in the winter (around December), based on past google product release cycles.
So unless you really need that LTE, I would say go for the nexus 4 now.
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only rumors I have read are the motorolla X phone being announced with KLP at the next google I/O. That is not a nexus device
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only rumors I have read are the motorolla X phone being announced with KLP at the next google I/O. That is not a nexus device
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THIS.
OP, you should have asked the question like, is it safe to buy Nexus 4 now or wait for the highly awaited Moto X phone?
I would LOVE to have the X phone having such great rumored specs but I already own a N4. I might sell it later on and get the (se)X phone
Get the phones and if by the grace of God they release a new one sell only yours and replace it if you need to( how it makes sense to me). I'm giving my gf my nexus 7 when the new one comes out. Nexus 4 came out in November with shortages till very recently. Google could lose some respect if releasing a new phone this soon, at least from me because I've only had a nexus 4 1 month.
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I don't think there will be a new nexus phone announced at I 0 and I don't even think this supposed x phone will be released then either...maybe a new nexus 7 and possibly an lte nexus 4 or an upgraded storage capacity like they did with the nexus 7 when the 4 and 10 came out but that's it...they usually drop a new phone around Nov...either way this is a great phone if you want it get it.
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Is it safe?
FernandoRocker said:
Simple question... I'm planing to buy three Nexus 4 devices... one for my mom, one for my wife and one for me... and that's a lot of money!
So... is it safe to buy the Nexus 4 right now or would you guys wait until May to see if they release the rumored Nexus 5?
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I think if you think like "something new will com out and we will wait" thats endless. Just think that the device you will buy are suit with you requirement.
For me, thias device will take care all your requirement. The software update is so fast. The build and performance is high end.
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If you decide to wait, you'll be stuck in the waiting game forever. Trust me.. 2012's fastest Quad core processor and 2 GB of ram will easily last you for more than 2 years.
Just get the nexus 4! I'm getting mine next month!
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only rumors I have read are the motorolla X phone being announced with KLP at the next google I/O. That is not a nexus device
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This exactly.
Even if the X phone gets announced that soon I think it's going to be a 500 plus dollar device. So if you want to spend 1500 plus on 3 phone vs 900 to 1050 then by all means wait. Personally I would get the n4. Especially if getting 3.
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I am thinking about getting the nexus 4, I have a samsugn galaxy s2 right now. My contract gets renewed in december for tmobile, you guys think any new amazing phones will be out by then? if so which? Maybe the s4?
December?? Defff newer and better phones will be out by then that's almost a year...
The s4 will be out by summer and possibly the nexus five by end of year??
But whose gonna wait that long and be stuck with an s2 lol
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^Nothing's wrong with the S2. It's still more than adequate for all daily tasks and handles gaming fairly well.
I for one will be keeping to the nexus brand from now on. Coming from Samsung's and HTCs which have all had there faults, I've yet to find one with this device.
But I suppose it all comes down to what you prefer in device.
Personally if I was you I'd wait till the end of the year because newer phones will definitely be out. But if you can't wait, get the Nexus 4!
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I had a Skyrocket prior to my Nexus 4 and I thought it was a good phone, then I when I got the Nexus 4 I was blasted with the speed and response but also because it had JB installed. After I installed JB on the Skyrocket I thought it was pretty snappy as well. That being said a dual core phone should still suffice your needs for now.
Q2/Q3 and after Google IO you will start seeing lotta phones coming out, based on Snapdragon 800, Tegra 4 and Exynos 5 Octa etc... There may be a Google X phone and then theres also the S4.
But even if you go ahead with the Nexus 4 its still a fast phone that will last you a while, when Key Lime Pie gets out it'll be even better. :good:
I had a Galaxy S2 before my Nexus 4, but by December the new Nexus will be out. I also saw that there are already a couple 4.2.2 roms for that phone! Developer support still seems pretty strong, and it's still a high end phone. If you can I would try to wait and just keep a good rom on it.
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I am thinking about getting the nexus 4, I have a samsugn galaxy s2 right now. My contract gets renewed in december for tmobile, you guys think any new amazing phones will be out by then? if so which? Maybe the s4?
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Coming from the sg2 as well, and have the death of the at&t weird sleep mode of death and just ordered the Nexus 4 last night contract is up in May/June but just going to switch sim card out and use the nexus 4 till something better comes along, if you have $300+ I feel that it is a big jump from the sg2 to the nexus 4, plus you will always have the latest android version, unlike the super delayed updates from att and samsung
I am ready for a new phone... but can still wait for a couple new months.... Want to get the Nexus 4 --- stuck on SGS2 and G2X.
I know the Google I/O is in May, so trying to figure out, wait till May - to see what happens, and then buy a new phone in May (if a new one comes in at that time).. or does the new Nexus not really become available till late in the year for purchase.. about Oct/Nov.
If its that long, I would rather by the N4 right now.
Any Ideas from you guys?
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I am ready for a new phone... but can still wait for a couple new months.... Want to get the Nexus 4 --- stuck on SGS2 and G2X.
I know the Google I/O is in May, so trying to figure out, wait till May - to see what happens, and then buy a new phone in May (if a new one comes in at that time).. or does the new Nexus not really become available till late in the year for purchase.. about Oct/Nov.
If its that long, I would rather by the N4 right now.
Any Ideas from you guys?
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AFAIK, Google never released a Nexus smartphone at I/O. Nexus phones are usually released around Oct/Nov. Nexus 4 was released last Nov. I wouldn't expect another Nexus phone in May. There might however be a Motorola phone during I/O, but I don't think it'll be a Nexus device.
You can expect a successor for Nexus 7 as it was released last I/O.
When they feel the need of more money....
Changing the vendor for the nexus device is just not working for them. This time even they cheated the customers with n4 with all the junky hardware when they knew that new arm designs are coming just after a month.
So a futuristic hardware is what we all need.
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When they feel the need of more money....
Changing the vendor for the nexus device is just not working for them. This time even they cheated the customers with n4 with all the junky hardware when they knew that new arm designs are coming just after a month.
So a futuristic hardware is what we all need.
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I have no idea what you're talking about. Nexus devices are intended to be reference devices to showcase the latest versions of Android in their stock, unfettered form. They're for developers. Nexus devices (outside of the Nexus One) have never been top of the line in terms of hardware. They don't need to be. Nexus isn't marketed as a premium brand, nor does it have the premium brand price tag that comes along with it. My God, they're selling the Nexus 4 for $299 8GB and $349 16GB off contract. What do you expect for that price?
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When they feel the need of more money....
Changing the vendor for the nexus device is just not working for them. This time even they cheated the customers with n4 with all the junky hardware when they knew that new arm designs are coming just after a month.
So a futuristic hardware is what we all need.
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I fail to see where the Nexus 4 hardware is "junky."
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I am ready for a new phone... but can still wait for a couple new months.... Want to get the Nexus 4 --- stuck on SGS2 and G2X.
I know the Google I/O is in May, so trying to figure out, wait till May - to see what happens, and then buy a new phone in May (if a new one comes in at that time).. or does the new Nexus not really become available till late in the year for purchase.. about Oct/Nov.
If its that long, I would rather by the N4 right now.
Any Ideas from you guys?
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You won't see a new Nexus phone before fall. So if you want a Nexus, pull the trigger on an N4. It's a great phone, the price is right, and you're basically guaranteed Android version updates through at least the middle of next year.
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When they feel the need of more money....
Changing the vendor for the nexus device is just not working for them. This time even they cheated the customers with n4 with all the junky hardware when they knew that new arm designs are coming just after a month.
So a futuristic hardware is what we all need.
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Subjective opinion is subjective.
As for ETA of Nexus 5, I too doubt Google will announce it at Google I/O. Although it has been done before (HTC Dream), recent trend shows Google I/O focuses more on tablets. But you never know, just be patient.
We will see, last year Google launched two tablets. Rumours are that Motorola X will be launched on Google I/O. I hope they will, but if you need a phone now, N4 is still very good choice.
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Like said by most, look more for the fall for a true Nexus device. This might talk about KLP but not new hardware on the phone, maybe preview an update to the tablet though.
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When they feel the need of more money....
Changing the vendor for the nexus device is just not working for them. This time even they cheated the customers with n4 with all the junky hardware when they knew that new arm designs are coming just after a month.
So a futuristic hardware is what we all need.
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There is a thanks button but is there a "ignore this person who has no clue" button?
Junky hardware? The most recent marketed ARM architecture in a quad core phone with a decent GPU, spangly glass back, HD screen and all for nearly the subsidized price of every other phone on the planet (the SGS3 is like $600 without carrier subsidy).
This phone is easily the bargain of the century, which is probably why Google was caught off-guard when they launched it. The previous Nexii were only bought by nerds, now I know a dozen people who used other Android phones or iPhones that jumped to unrooted Nexus 4s just because of the cost savings.
Thank you guys... as I stated, I can easily put of a couple of months, its mainly the G2X that is killing me and want to replace that....but if its till fall, then I might as well bite the bullet and get this one.. instead of waiting till later on.
does anyone think the Motorola phone will be thru google also.. or would that be thru carriers? because I am DONE with carriers.. want it straight from the source.
Right now its sounding like its not going to be a Nexus, so no guaranteeing that its going to be on the cutting edge of Android. Also, it might be available unlocked but I suspect it wont be unlocked for $300/350. Probably more like the $600 everything else goes for unlocked.
Even if it was only $400 Id rather have the Nexus 4. Every rumor seems to be stuck on the Tegra chip, I have had two devices with Tegra chips and both were massive disappointments. Qualcomm seems to be really good at beating Nvidia in the mobile space without breaking a sweat.
Ditch the carriers now, its amazing how satisfying it can be. Not only is your bill cheaper but you always know in the back of your mind that if they ever angered you that you could tell them to shove it at any time.
Yeah .. I am ready to ditch the carriers... just need to have my number ported over to GVoice so that I can keep my number....unless there is another method?
How does keeping your number work with prepaid?
And Yeah I am going to go ahead and get the Nexus then, since fall is too far away to deal with G2x --- cant believe its another LG I am going to go to after that fiasco
You can port it to pre-paid as well, they are still under the rules set by the portability act. Being said you might as well just port it to GVoice and use that. Then you could change carriers and sims at will without worrying about the number.
One thing to note, voicemail is a bit wonky with pre-paid because only AT&T right now supports conditional forwarding, so if someone got a hold of the actual phone number you will get an old fashioned voicemail instead of GVoice. Otherwise it works well (I call out using the app). Calling the Google Voice number though gets you the transcribed voicemails.
I am with straight talk and can flip back and forth at will between AT&T or T-Mobile sims month to month based on where I am. I just cant flip numbers back and forth, so that is why the Google Voice number is key.
As far as the phone itself is concerned. I read the reivews (short and long term) for the Optimus the Nexus was made from and everyone, virtually unanimously, said it was an incredible phone let down by ****ty software. Well, making it a Nexus and putting vanilla android solved that. Add that stupidly low price and its a done deal.
Just ordered it from the Play store... I guess they are shipping within about 2 weeks or so.. should get it by April.. hopefully.
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Just ordered it from the Play store... I guess they are shipping within about 2 weeks or so.. should get it by April.. hopefully.
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What? I ordered mine I think 2 weeks ago when starting my day in the office and got it waiting for me the next day after work. Well the yellow delivery car was still parking in front of our flat while my wife happened to receive the delivery. This happened to me almost twice, when I ordered the first Nexus 4 a month ago for my cousin in Romania, they needed one more day...
Cheers, Lucian
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I fail to see where the Nexus 4 hardware is "junky."
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qazibasit said:
When they feel the need of more money....
Changing the vendor for the nexus device is just not working for them. This time even they cheated the customers with n4 with all the junky hardware when they knew that new arm designs are coming just after a month.
So a futuristic hardware is what we all need.
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What? With one of the best mobile processors available (the best at launch), 2GB ram and a very good 720p HD display; the N4 is faar from being 'junky'.
Get your facts right.
I agree to users who say that n4 offers this much in this price tag. If ur a price centered person then why not go for cheap huwavei phones they have even more to offer in half the price of n4.
Nexus should be a premium device sith futuristic hardware. A average hardware, means that samsung or other oem are giving u more futuristic device that can get more updates on a single version than nexus.
Price should not be a justification.
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I agree to users who say that n4 offers this much in this price tag. If ur a price centered person then why not go for cheap huwavei phones they have even more to offer in half the price of n4.
Nexus should be a premium device sith futuristic hardware. A average hardware, means that samsung or other oem are giving u more futuristic device that can get more updates on a single version than nexus.
Price should not be a justification.
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Huwavei??? I won't even consider buying something with that stupid name!!! Just because of the name....
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qazibasit said:
I agree to users who say that n4 offers this much in this price tag. If ur a price centered person then why not go for cheap huwavei phones they have even more to offer in half the price of n4.
Nexus should be a premium device sith futuristic hardware. A average hardware, means that samsung or other oem are giving u more futuristic device that can get more updates on a single version than nexus.
Price should not be a justification.
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That makes no sense...when the n4 came out it came with the best processor on the market and 2 GB of ram...those $200 crap huwavei come with single core 1ghz processors and 512mb of ram and a ****ty screen...so how exactly are they better when they use specs from 2 years ago?
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I was planning to get the Nexus 4 this weekend then I heard a rumor about a 32gb version.
http://androidheadlines.com/2013/04/rumor-lg-nexus-4-with-32gb-of-storage-lte-and-key-lime-pie-launching-at-google-io.html
I wanted to get the 16gb version tomorrow. I didn't get my N7 until after they release the 32GB N7 and they got rid of the 8gb n7 and lowed the price of the 16gb. I'm a college student trying to say money.
Do you this might happen to the N4 too? The article says it might be launching at Google I/O which is less than a month away.
Should I wait another month and see what happens or got ahead and get it now?
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Then get the n4 32gb. duh.
Smartphone these days gets older quick the more month you wait
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This makes me sick. This is companies testing how stupid consumers can get. I made a post when the nexus 4 first came out stating that they will do this. "Hey let's make a ****ty amount of storage and months later release the same exact phone with more space" why? People people will gladly throw their money at it. People need to open up their eyes seriously
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Smh they should ve did this from the beginning I would've paid 500 for a 32 gb nexus 4 lol...
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Will be the same case as Nexus 7 !?
The rumor going around is not only will it have 32gb but will also have Key Lime Pie first. So really at this point you might as well wait if you are patient enough.
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The rumor going around is not only will it have 32gb but will also have Key Lime Pie first. So really at this point you might as well wait if you are patient enough.
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I not trying to get the 32gb version. I just want a price drop of the current 16gb I'm originally going to get.
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Who knows, the other rumor going around is that a new Nexus 7 will be announced at a price point of $150. So if that is true that a new one with better hardware is released at that price range then have no reason to drop the price or remove the old ones off the play store.
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Who knows, the other rumor going around is that a new Nexus 7 will be announced at a price point of $150. So if that is true that a new one with better hardware is released at that price range then have no reason to drop the price or remove the old ones off the play store.
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That's exactly what I wanted to here. Thanks!
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And the N5 should be appearing around Nov gonna be better!
NEXUSâ´
I doubt it will have LTE (unless the just reenable band 4) but I could see 32gb, not a big deal it's 6mos. after release.
Yes I just bought one the other day... Fml-___- why Google why.
And to the guy above me: I think they're actually putting a new radio in the phone (cdma gsm hybrid)
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@DEFJAMVAN that make two of us. I'm in exact situation and dilemma. Just wish that 15 May could come faster so can decide
Get it while its hot this machine is great even with its storage limitations which help me take the leap to cloud storage which is cheaper than SD cards anyway
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I'm on the same boat. Was gonna buy a N4 this week but will hold till May to see if this rumor is true. What I find difficult is the addition of LTE without carrier involvement (see Verizon GNexus) and if the carrier is involved it most certainly will not be sold for $350 - $400 off contract.
Hopefully they do a different design and also with better camera. Got bored with the current one and need some new design on the nexus. Also throw in lte and higher storage. Don't do CDMA as usual because Verizon sucks.
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hope it will gets more improvement , especially overheat !!! and instant massage delay !!!
Wait this one out
The best thing for you to do is just wait after google i/o... they probably aren't going to release anything before, I wouldn't risk the money when you can save some if you get it after they announce an update n4 or the next nexus
I love how everyone in this thread is taking this article as gospel.
What would be the point in disabling LTE if they are just going to re-enable it?
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I love vanilla android and the fact that nexus 4 will get all the google updates first.N4 has got awesome hardware as well...but since its just released in india i was wondering if i should buy it or wait for the next nexus(Not to be confused with S4:Google Edition) I'm a college student so i dont have a huge budget...about 25000 INR is fine so if you'll could tell me the estimated price of the next Nexus i'll be thankful
Buy Nexus 4, sell Nexus 4, buy Nexus 5 when it comes out.
Waiting game is silly when it comes to mobile phones. Nexus 4 still has life until its successor in November. If you need a new phone, get it. If not, then wait for the Nexus 5.
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Buy Nexus 4, sell Nexus 4, buy Nexus 5 when it comes out.
Waiting game is silly when it comes to mobile phones. Nexus 4 still has life until its successor in November. If you need a new phone, get it. If not, then wait for the Nexus 5.
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my Wildfire S is spoilt and I have the choice of buying a phone now or fixing the S and buying a phone later
You've got 5mos. of wait ahead of you, no thanks.
And unless google loses the plot...which is has over and over again (hello google s4) they are going to price the n5 the same as the n4.
What nexus released in India?
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I'd even wait another month or two after the Nexus 5 is released before buying it. We all know how terrible Google is at releasing new products properly. Avoid the headache, buy the N4 now, and enjoy it till next January or February. Then buy the N5. That's my plan this time around.
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I'd even wait another month or two after the Nexus 5 is released before buying it. We all know how terrible Google is at releasing new products properly. Avoid the headache, buy the N4 now, and enjoy it till next January or February. Then buy the N5. That's my plan this time around.
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Hopefully Google learns from their mistakes in the past and have a better launch this time around.
Nexus 4 was so hot at the beginning that the phone could of had WAY more sales if it didn't have the delays on their phone.
You want a new phone now? Just get the N4. Don't let the "there's an N5 coming out later" mentality influence you, unless you know for sure it'll come out at the same price and is like 2 weeks later at the most .
There are diminishing returns on these upgraded hardware. More cores and Ghz won't do anything noticeable for apps compared to even the Galaxy Nexus which is nearing 2 years old. If I had bought the GNex last year, I probably would hang on to it for 2-3 years. I only switched from my previous phone because it never got updates and was buggy.
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You want a new phone now? Just get the N4. Don't let the "there's an N5 coming out later" mentality influence you, unless you know for sure it'll come out at the same price and is like 2 weeks later at the most .
There are diminishing returns on these upgraded hardware. More cores and Ghz won't do anything noticeable for apps compared to even the Galaxy Nexus which is nearing 2 years old. If I had bought the GNex last year, I probably would hang on to it for 2-3 years. I only switched from my previous phone because it never got updates and was buggy.
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I switched from Galaxy Nexus to Nexus 4 to give my Galaxy Nexus to a family member who was still using a Galaxy S1
but yeah... Galaxy Nexus -> Nexus 4 wasnt that much of a change. Especially when no significant Android versions came out (when compared to Nexus S > Galaxy Nexus). 2.3 to 4.0.X WAS HUGE.
Get the N4 for now...then sell it when ever the N5 arrives.
Wait for the Nexus 6, I hear that's going to be even better ...
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Good Afternoon,
I am interested in getting the Nexus 5 which supposedly is being unveiled on August 7 and in stores October 20. Sadly im sure it wont go to verizon right away but i hope it doesnt take long. How is the software support for the 4?
I come from HTC Thunderbolt where the support lagged for years before finally releasing ICS in February of 2013, 1 month short of 2 years old. I am hoping the support for this phone and forum is high?
Thanks for replying...
The software support is what you would expect from Google... there haven't been many Android releases since the release of the Nexus 4 but it got the previous updates right away, and it's expected to be the same for the next few releases at LEAST.
However why do you think the Nexus 5 will be on Verizon at all seeing as the Nexus 4 isn't?
ang1dust said:
Good Afternoon,
I am interested in getting the Nexus 5 which supposedly is being unveiled on August 7 and in stores October 20. Sadly im sure it wont go to verizon right away but i hope it doesnt take long. How is the software support for the 4?
I come from HTC Thunderbolt where the support lagged for years before finally releasing ICS in February of 2013, 1 month short of 2 years old. I am hoping the support for this phone and forum is high?
Thanks for replying...
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1) Where did you get your info on when the Nexus 5 is released?
2) The Nexus 4 isn't on Verizon.
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verizon ruined their chances with the way they handled the galaxy nexus. no nexus should be treated like verizon treated the galaxy nexus
oh, and are you sure that you didnt mean motorola x, instead of the nexus 5??
simms22 said:
verizon ruined their chances with the way they handled the galaxy nexus. no nexus should be treated like verizon treated the galaxy nexus
oh, and are you sure that you didnt mean motorola x, instead of the nexus 5??
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Well the phone should have CDMA capabilities with the qualcomm 800 so i guess im hoping for it to come to verizon. They are saying the LG G2 is the Nexus 5. Its still not confirmed but it looks pretty. I guess we get to know more on August 7th.
Moto X is just an Iphone competitor phone. I dont want that. Qualcomm 800 is what i have been holding out for. Sad none of the new droids got it, the x wont have it so my next phone will be between the Note 3 (kinda big but i can deal with it), HTC T6 (i wont get it i just thought id mention) or LG G2 (possibly known to be the Nexus 5). Any thoughts?
Btw this post was originally just to find out ROM support but i like the additional feedback!
ang1dust said:
Well the phone should have CDMA capabilities with the qualcomm 800 so i guess im hoping for it to come to verizon. They are saying the LG G2 is the Nexus 5. Its still not confirmed but it looks pretty. I guess we get to know more on August 7th.
Moto X is just an Iphone competitor phone. I dont want that. Qualcomm 800 is what i have been holding out for. Sad none of the new droids got it, the x wont have it so my next phone will be between the Note 3 (kinda big but i can deal with it), HTC T6 (i wont get it i just thought id mention) or LG G2 (possibly known to be the Nexus 5). Any thoughts?
Btw this post was originally just to find out ROM support but i like the additional feedback!
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Nexus and Google Edition device dont get CDMA support due to the closed sourced telephone files. There have been no positive rumors of even a new nexus coming this year at all. If there was it would have most likely been released today with the new nexus tablet.
zelendel said:
Nexus and Google Edition device dont get CDMA support due to the closed sourced telephone files. There have been no positive rumors of even a new nexus coming this year at all. If there was it would have most likely been released today with the new nexus tablet.
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LG G2 UNCONFIRMED CONFIRMED COMING TO VERIZON yay!
Well if the nexus thing is true then its no big deal. The phone seems to have all the core specs im looking fore. Upon release we will find out if the other specs meet or exceed expectations!
2700mah+ (possibly removable)
sd card slot
nice speaker
LTE A support!
Im so excited i need to change my pants!
EDIT: So i guess i should ask the Optimus G forum instead since it looks like it wont be a nexus device