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[Q] Is it safe to buy a Nexus 4 now?

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?

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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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

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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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?

chaose said:
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

nba1341 said:
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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!

nba1341 said:
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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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Is the N4 worth buying at this time?

Hey all, been rocking a Galaxy Note for about six months or so after unloading an iphone. Very pleased with my Note...love the screen size...but have to admit it's large size can be a bit of a hindrance at times. Have been seriously considering switching to a Nexus 4 which is what I originally wanted but was back ordered for too long. Problem is I'm torn on picking up what I believe is a great phone versus waiting another 6 months for the Nexus 5. I know the SG4 and HTC One are coming soon, but I have to admit, I really want stock Android without all the extra features which I find useless. Basically, is the N4 still worth purchasing? Or is it a foolish move this late in the cycle?
Thanks!

Htc One, not a major inovation.
Galaxy S4- they ran out of ideas.
I think the Nexus is still worth it, especially now, when its price went down a bit.

I was actually in a close situation about 2 weeks ago. I was basically up to get a new phone and was looking around for what to get. I wanted the Nexus 4 since launch, but my impressions of AT&T (the only provider in my area that is GSM) weren't good and I wanted to stick with Verizon. After months of waiting, I finally narrowed it down to waiting for the Galaxy S4 and signing a contract with the (again, opinion) superior service provider Verizon or switching to AT&T and staying off-contract with the cheaper phone with comparable specs. There was also the possibility of waiting for the next Nexus to come out (Nexus 5?) when it does.
Well, I decided on the Nexus 4 on AT&T and haven't looked back. I couldn't be happier. As far as Nexus 4 vs Galaxy S4 and HTC One is concerned, I am more than happy with my decision. The hardware is amazing, but the main reasons I'm so happy is the vanilla Android and the community. I love how Google really doesn't care about rooting and modding (it's like 1 or 2 commands in a command window to unlock the bootloader, that's awesome). Then there are forums like this that help you with stuff. Yeah, there are Galaxy S3 sections and they are helpful, but I just feel that the Nexus 4 forums are....I dunno...more friendly? more helpful? I don't know how to put it, but I just like the community better.
Now on the debate of getting a Nexus 4 now or waiting for the next one to come out. I actually liked being 6 months into the release. That way, you avoid back-order issues, and everyone has had time to develop and fix issues with ROMs and whatnot. 6 months in, all you have to do is read a "Nexus 4 101" sticky thread and they have step by step instructions for completely customizing/flashing/etc. it. I will probably continue waiting 6 months after release to buy a new Nexus phone for those two reasons.
Well there's my two cents. Feel free to consider it.

Thanks guys. Appreciate the insights.
Johmama, sounds like we're in very similar situations. After giving up on the N4 and going with the Note a few months ago, I made the switch from Verizon to Straight Talk. While it's not perfect service, it's 1/3 the monthly bill which allows me to forgive the occasional issue. That also is why I'm strictly debating N4 vs. N5 now. The purchase price of the Nexus line makes it very affordable compared to $650+ for the other options. Basically, by the time I unload my Note and accessories, it should be a pretty even swap, so cost isn't an issue. Just wanted to know if the device is still considered a smart buy. Seems like most are more than happy with it, so I think I'll make the jump.
Again, thanks for the help.

I came from the DNA, and was planning on just keeping this till ONE is released, but I'm keeping it. Sure I miss the screen size a bit, but I love this phone and am thinking I'm only gonna be a Nexus guy from now on. Its worth it. Also having good dev support is way cool
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big70tom said:
I came from the DNA, and was planning on just keeping this till ONE is released, but I'm keeping it. Sure I miss the screen size a bit, but I love this phone and am thinking I'm only gonna be a Nexus guy from now on. Its worth it. Also having good dev support is way cool
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Same for me! This phone is simply awesome! I have it for 6 weeks now and I really love it! Screen size, resolution, amazing hardware, amazing software, no bloatware,... Nexus is the way to go!
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I just got my phone couple weeks ago cause I got a fabulous day on Craigslist. Full well knowing the HTC One is coming out I could easily sell this for a profit but decided this phone is not $300 less of a phone then the HTC One.
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Get it while its still hot! but be careful when you hold it!

Nexus 4 or wait

Come to the end of my s2s contract and im looking at changing, had my eye on the n4 for a while and I was holding out for a big announcement at the recent i/o either for more storage or even a n5 release, sadly nothing but an expensive stripped down s4 that wont as yet be coming to the uk. So what should i do? Grab a n4 now with its super low price and accept that it might get replaced in 6 months or hold out for hopefully a n5 announcement that might not come for a while and might bring with it a price hike?
Opinions on my dilemma please guys

I would get the nexus 4... It's a great phone and will last atleast another year or year and a half. This is hands down the best android device I've ever owned.
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hegemytouch said:
I would get the nexus 4... It's a great phone and will last atleast another year or year and a half. This is hands down the best android device I've ever owned.
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What he said :thumbup:
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stuiegreen said:
Come to the end of my s2s contract and im looking at changing, had my eye on the n4 for a while and I was holding out for a big announcement at the recent i/o either for more storage or even a n5 release, sadly nothing but an expensive stripped down s4 that wont as yet be coming to the uk. So what should i do? Grab a n4 now with its super low price and accept that it might get replaced in 6 months or hold out for hopefully a n5 announcement that might not come for a while and might bring with it a price hike?
Opinions on my dilemma please guys
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Get the N4, don't renew your contract with your carrier. The N4 is an awesome device, and while it may not be as powerful as the S4 in terms of raw power, I've never found myself wanting more.
ALSO, it is very important to note that the Nexus devices hold their value almost as well as iPhones. If a N5 comes out in 6 months or a year, you will still be able to resell your N4 for almost as much as you paid for it. The N4 has been out for 6 months now, and is selling used for exactly what it sells new.

Nexus 4 or Nexus 5

sooo i am stuck right now and can use some help.
i currently have an iphone 5 (dont know what i was thinking) and a nexus 4 with a broken lcd/digitizer.
i am also on tmo usa with jump. i came up on some money and am thinking about fixing my nexus 4 cause i am really bored with my iphone already. i said i have jump so i will be eligible for a phone upgrade in february which i am also thinking about just waiting it out and upgrading to the nexus 5. please help me, what should i do?

pinkgabe said:
sooo i am stuck right now and can use some help.
i currently have an iphone 5 (dont know what i was thinking) and a nexus 4 with a broken lcd/digitizer.
i am also on tmo usa with jump. i came up on some money and am thinking about fixing my nexus 4 cause i am really bored with my iphone already. i said i have jump so i will be eligible for a phone upgrade in february which i am also thinking about just waiting it out and upgrading to the nexus 5. please help me, what should i do?
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If your concerns are not about the battery life, n5 is the best choiche imho!

billand said:
If your concerns are not about the battery life, n5 is the best choiche imho!
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I'm used to charging my phone any chance lol
But thanks i guess I'll just wait it out until February.

get the nexus5.you'll love it
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just ask yourself:
what looks better in terms of cosmetic to you?
is the performance upgrade really needed for you?
is 16gb enough?
for me: i choosed n4 because n5 is ugly(for me),the 800 soc is not needed as i dont play too much games(actualy i dont play any high intensive game) and 16gb is enough.and i saved 350 bucks.

if your certain the digitizer is broken and nothing else and you can get the screen really cheap, 1/3rd of a new n4 then do it, otherwise buy the n5 if your in doubt, you dont want to be spending money on a old phone as you wont get that money back, personally i would sell the n4 and get the n5 since the nexus range is ment to be affordable, if you can handle ios for 2 months, plus kitkat should be improved by then

republicano said:
if your certain the digitizer is broken and nothing else and you can get the screen really cheap, 1/3rd of a new n4 then do it, otherwise buy the n5 if your in doubt, you dont want to be spending money on a old phone as you wont get that money back, personally i would sell the n4 and get the n5 since the nexus range is ment to be affordable, if you can handle ios for 2 months, plus kitkat should be improved by then
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yeah its just my digitizer thats broken. i haven't really priced them but i was looking at a unit that costed $170 for a new battery, lcd, and digitizer. i figure if i make the switch to the nexus 5 from the iphone. ill make a $41 down payment + $17 (102+41=143) a month for as long as i keep it, which i dont plan on doing for more than 6 months cause android phones get outdated in the blink of an eye. ill also get the benefit of getting the sd800, but i don't really game that much... i know lte was spotty with my n4 eariler in the year and i dont think i can go back to hspa+ speeds after being on lte with iphone. so i think i am just going to wait it out. :good:

Go for nexus 5
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They are both good choices. If I was going to get one coming from an iphone, I'd probably go with the N5. I have a N4, and it doesn't seem like a step up enough to drop the money for the upgrade.

pinkgabe said:
sooo i am stuck right now and can use some help.
i currently have an iphone 5 (dont know what i was thinking) and a nexus 4 with a broken lcd/digitizer.
i am also on tmo usa with jump. i came up on some money and am thinking about fixing my nexus 4 cause i am really bored with my iphone already. i said i have jump so i will be eligible for a phone upgrade in february which i am also thinking about just waiting it out and upgrading to the nexus 5. please help me, what should i do?
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Go for the latest phone which is nexus 5
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N4 has a lot more compromises then the n5. Still a decent phone but I would pick up a moto g instead which sips power and a nicer screen for cheap or n5.
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buy or wait

Hi, best buy offer this week nexus 6p at $399 ,what is you opinion buy or wait for new nexus??

NexusBoss said:
Hi, best buy offer this week nexus 6p at $399 ,what is you opinion buy or wait for new nexus??
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Buy, it's an excellent phone!
Nexus 6P with Chroma rocks!

This is probably the millionth thread asking this exact question. Read the others.

Wait
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buy it

Get it from newegg
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Toss a coin, see a lawyer, read the other threads, etc...

Read the other threads.
Anyway buy if you need one ASAP.

It's a great phone!! I purchased a 64gb on amazon 2 weeks ago and have zero regrets. Remember that the next "flagship phone" is always on the way!! If you like it buy it
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I've gone back three pages and didn't see another thread on this...I'm sure they exist but who wants to dig?
Anyway, I've owned two of these devices and had issues with both. The first one at launch was the plain aluminum, which I sent back because I wasn't happy with the feel. It felt "hollow" for lack of a better word. I don't know how to explain it; coming from the Nexus 6, I expected this solid aluminum beast like the HTC M7 when it came out.
The second one, a couple of months later, was the black, which had the weird pinkish screen hue going on. On top of that, when I bought a couple of different cases, the removal of said cases caused the phone to tweak and bend. But not bend as in bend test videos, rather if you took one hand and grabbed the top, other hand grabbed the bottom, and twisted it (top twist left and bottom twist right). My phone didn't sit flat on a table after that, so I returned it.
I've read around that some of the most recently manufactured units have a fixed screen, so I'm thinking about giving this a third try. I've since moved on to an iPhone 6s+, but still have my Nexus 5, 6 and Galaxy S6 Edge+.

stevew84 said:
I've gone back three pages and didn't see another thread on this...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/buy-wait-t3413880
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/buy-nexus-6p-wait-2016-t3386276
http://forum.xda-developers.com/nexus-6p/help/worth-buying-nexus-6p-wait-t3321443
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...I'm sure they exist but who wants to dig?
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1. Search before posting.
Use one of our search functions before posting or creating a new thread. Whether you have a question or just something new to share, it's very likely that someone has already asked that question or shared that news.
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I have a thread created here that is similar, OP.
I want this device as well, but instead of posing a question "Do I ..." I posed the question "Would YOU buy this phone again tomorrow"
The question really isn't whether there are good deals out there for this device, it's whether or not a year into this device people are still happy with it, and on XDA that's a hard thing to get a yes on..
There were some things that have come up with the best buy deal... For instance it's my understanding that if you buy from Best Buy you will only have Huawei's warranty and not Google's... Might make you look elsewhere?
Anyways... Good luck. Ill be picking mine up this week somewhere
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I bought a refurb for $316 from BB. Arrived in like new condition. I would think twice about paying $399 for this. The only reason I purchased the 6p because I will be travelling overseas and need a new phone. My 2013 Moto X is aging and very frustrating to use. If you are in no hurry, wait.

cipsaz said:
I bought a refurb for $316 from BB. Arrived in like new condition. I would think twice about paying $399 for this. The only reason I purchased the 6p because I will be travelling overseas and need a new phone. My 2013 Moto X is aging and very frustrating to use. If you are in no hurry, wait.
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Yeah... True...
I have a V10 that is not going away. I really am picking this phone up to satisfy my flashing needs, plus it's a nexus phone!!!
It will probably be something I use as a daily driver at some point... Maybe... I have 2 batteries for my V10, an external charger for the spare, and a 200gb SD card.. I can't see me choosing the 6P over the V10 to keep with me on the go, or with my sim in it ... That may change...
You like the refurb? I thought about buying the refurb... Don't want to get screwed out of the Google warranty...
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NexusBoss said:
Hi, best buy offer this week nexus 6p at $399 ,what is you opinion buy or wait for new nexus??
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I bought mine @ Amazon/PrimeDay for $370/64gb plus tax with Prime free same day shipping, so keep checking Amazon website.

I sold mine S7 Edge, then bought HTC 10 which was a disaster (battery life literally was going down 4-5% when idle) and decided to use vanilla android. i see no difference in day to day use/look & feel compared to my previous phones

masi0 said:
I sold mine S7 Edge, then bought HTC 10 which was a disaster (battery life literally was going down 4-5% when idle) and decided to use vanilla android. i see no difference in day to day use/look & feel compared to my previous phones
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For me, the most important difference that I like is that Google's phones are updating more frequently (monthly now) than others. Official Nougat is just around the corner for Nexus phones but others have to wait!!!

Just picked up a Gold 64G for $350 privately. Good deal I thought.

BUY....no WAIT....no BUY.....no WAIT.....I'm not sure....what was the question again?

I just picked mine up from Best Buy today. Love it, I'm going for a marriage license.