Google launched their Nexus 4 in a quiet fashion, after their event in NY was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy. However that doesn't mean, the device is a quiet or an insignificant one. This is the 4th iteration in the Nexus phone family and along with the Nexus 10 that was launched too, Google now has a full range of devices. But the big question is how does it stand up against Apple's iPhone 5 which was launched just a few weeks ago. Lets find out:
Round 1: Looks
Admit it, you want a new device for the swag. I know a lot of Apple loyalists shed tears when the iPhone 4S came in the same body of the iPhone 4.
The round is a almost a wash. The Nexus 4 has a grazed pattern covered with a glass surface which gives it a fairly unique look, but the brushed aluminum back of the iPhone 5 takes the honors. I'm not going to waste any time comparing the front which is basically a slab of capacitative touchscreen.
Round 2: Specs
Seriously don't bother. All you need to know is they are both great devices with top of the line hardware and software. These badasses are faster than anything your brain can process. If you want raw numbers, here you go
Of the things that matter the big difference is LTE. For some mind boggling reason, Google decided to leave out LTE in the Nexus 4. So it would be available only on T-mobile's shitty HSPA+ service. Nothing they say can absolve them of this omission. But on the flip side that allows them to sell the device unlocked for only $299! That is a amazing price for a top of the line smartphone if you don't need LTE or live in a region with limited or no coverage.
Round 3: OS
iOS 6 vs Android 4.2 is a tough one to call. Honestly its so subjective. If you like Apple's minimalism, walled garden approach, iTunes (you cannot like it, you're most likely trapped in it) and more or less have bought into the Apple ecosystem then iOS6 is a great evolution. The iCloud integration seems much more natural now and all the features you loved from before are refined and better. Passbook and Maps are two new additions. Now I know Maps has received a lot of hate and Apple even had to apologize publicly for it. But honestly my experience has been great so far and Apple Maps with Voice navigation is DEFINITELY BETTER than Google maps with no voice.
Jellybean on other hand has added a ton of bells and whistles to Icecream sandwich and if you're still using Gingerbread, this device is will be almost unrecognizable to you. It is slick, smooth, buttery and has Google maps with Navigation! It also has something called Google Now which kicks Siri's ass when you compare the AI prowess behind it.
Conclusion
Here's the deal, if you love your Apple devices and are happy with the ecosystem iPhone 5 is your next phone. But if you want to take a jump to the other side, Nexus 4 is the best device to come out of the Android club (sorry GSIII).
Round 1: Looks
Admit it, you want a new device for the swag. I know a lot of Apple loyalists shed tears when the iPhone 4S came in the same body of the iPhone 4.
The round is a almost a wash. The Nexus 4 has a grazed pattern covered with a glass surface which gives it a fairly unique look, but the brushed aluminum back of the iPhone 5 takes the honors. I'm not going to waste any time comparing the front which is basically a slab of capacitative touchscreen.
Round 2: Specs
Seriously don't bother. All you need to know is they are both great devices with top of the line hardware and software. These badasses are faster than anything your brain can process. If you want raw numbers, here you go
Of the things that matter the big difference is LTE. For some mind boggling reason, Google decided to leave out LTE in the Nexus 4. So it would be available only on T-mobile's shitty HSPA+ service. Nothing they say can absolve them of this omission. But on the flip side that allows them to sell the device unlocked for only $299! That is a amazing price for a top of the line smartphone if you don't need LTE or live in a region with limited or no coverage.
Round 3: OS
iOS 6 vs Android 4.2 is a tough one to call. Honestly its so subjective. If you like Apple's minimalism, walled garden approach, iTunes (you cannot like it, you're most likely trapped in it) and more or less have bought into the Apple ecosystem then iOS6 is a great evolution. The iCloud integration seems much more natural now and all the features you loved from before are refined and better. Passbook and Maps are two new additions. Now I know Maps has received a lot of hate and Apple even had to apologize publicly for it. But honestly my experience has been great so far and Apple Maps with Voice navigation is DEFINITELY BETTER than Google maps with no voice.
Jellybean on other hand has added a ton of bells and whistles to Icecream sandwich and if you're still using Gingerbread, this device is will be almost unrecognizable to you. It is slick, smooth, buttery and has Google maps with Navigation! It also has something called Google Now which kicks Siri's ass when you compare the AI prowess behind it.
Conclusion
Here's the deal, if you love your Apple devices and are happy with the ecosystem iPhone 5 is your next phone. But if you want to take a jump to the other side, Nexus 4 is the best device to come out of the Android club (sorry GSIII).
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