Google Nexus 4 (Phone) and Nexus 10 (Tablet) Released

Didn’t think I would be that interested (was waiting for the next Galaxy) but the Nexus 4 phone for $349 or $399 seems to be a steal. Feature packed, wireless charging, NFC, quick, stock android and only really missing LTE.

The Nexus 10 seems to be in direct competition with the new Ipad. Super high quality screen, NFC, powerful cpu/gpu. I just wish they’d included a microsd slot.

Google Nexus 4 Phone
http://www.google.com.au/nexus/4/index.html

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
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

Google Nexus 10 Tablet
http://www.google.com.au/nexus/10/index.html#shareable

Tech Specs
Screen
10.055” diagonal at 2560 x 1600 pixel resolution for 300 ppi
WQXGA
Corning(R) Gorilla(R) Glass 2

CPU/GPU
CPU: Dual-core A15
GPU: Mali T604

Size
263.9 x 177.6 x 8.9 mm
Weight
603g

Cameras
5 MP (main)
1.9 MP (front)

Wireless
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n (MIMO+HT40)
Bluetooth
NFC (Android Beam)
Memory
16 GB internal storage (actual formatted capacity will be less)
2 GB RAM

Connectivity
Micro USB
Magnetic Pogo pin charger
Micro HDMI
3.5mm headphone jack

Battery
9000 mAh Lithium polymer
OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Sensors
Microphone
Accelerometer
Compass
Ambient light
Gyroscope
Barometer
GPS

I wouldn’t get the LG phone but the Nexus 10 looks awesome. I really want one but I’m worried the dual core isn’t enough compared to the quad core in the Nexus 7. Any ideas why they didn’t go Quad?

Then they go and double the RAM compared to the Nexus 7.

Guess I might be waiting for Asus’ 10” Tablet…

TJswish - 30 October 2012 02:17 AM

I wouldn’t get the LG phone but the Nexus 10 looks awesome. I really want one but I’m worried the dual core isn’t enough compared to the quad core in the Nexus 7. Any ideas why they didn’t go Quad?

Then they go and double the RAM compared to the Nexus 7.

Guess I might be waiting for Asus’ 10” Tablet…

Yeah the whole LG thing is a worry but the specs/price are very impressive on the phone.

Apparently the dual core in the Nexus 10 benches better than the quad in the 7 and overall it is the fastest of the 3 devices (will look for proof/source soon)

I’ve been waiting for the Nexus 4 phone, but very disappointed about no 4G.  Will probably skip it and get the Samsung S3 4G now.

Mudhoney - 30 October 2012 02:22 AM

I’ve been waiting for the Nexus 4 phone, but very disappointed about no 4G.  Will probably skip it and get the Samsung S3 4G now.

Yeah 4G would be great if you are in an area with coverage (very limited areas at this stage) I suspect I will go through a couple of phones before we are at the stage where 4G coverage is acceptable for me. Hopefully by then they have a better chip designed for it as well rather than the suboptimal implementations in the S3 and I5.

I remember when people were up in arms when the S2 didn’t come with NFC, I can’t say I’ve ever missed it. Sometimes it takes a while for the infrastructure/general public to catch up to the technology.

Yeah I both live and work in areas that have 4G coverage, so would strongly prefer it.  I’ve also found the 3G network quite congested at times.  Still, if I could get it for $400 here I’d have to look at it.

Mudhoney - 30 October 2012 02:31 AM

Yeah I both live and work in areas that have 4G coverage, so would strongly prefer it.  I’ve also found the 3G network quite congested at times.  Still, if I could get it for $400 here I’d have to look at it.

Yeah in that case 4g is definitely worth considering. I’m also waiting for optus to make 4g available to other compainies that share the network (liveconnected, amaysim etc)

The price certainly is competitive. Lots of discounts available on the N7 hopefully it’s a similar story for the N4 and N10

TJswish - 30 October 2012 02:17 AM

I wouldn’t get the LG phone but the Nexus 10 looks awesome. I really want one but I’m worried the dual core isn’t enough compared to the quad core in the Nexus 7. Any ideas why they didn’t go Quad?

Here’s some benchmarks from a samsung equipped with an exynos a15 dual core.

http://www.androidauthority.com/exynos-5-dual-benchmarks-125134/

http://www.androidauthority.com/samsung-exynos-5-dual-specs-features-106609/