Google announces Google Nexus 4 smartphone with Android 4.2

Google Nexus 4As widely expected and oft-rumoured, Google today announced the Nexus 4 smartphone. It was developed together with LG.

Google Nexus 4 specifications:

  • Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro
  • Operating system: Google Android 4.2
  • Cellular connectivity: GSM/UMTS/HSPA+
  • Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
  • Display: 4.7-inch HD (1280×768)
  • Input: Capacitive touchscreen
  • Memory: 2GB RAM
  • Storage: 8GB or 16GB onboard (no microSD card slot)
  • Rear-facing camera: 8MP
  • Front-facing camera: 1.3MP
  • Connectors: 3.5mm headphone jack, micro-USB, SlimPort HDMI
  • Battery: 2,100mAh
  • Dimensions / weight: 133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 millimeters / 139 grams
  • Other: Wireless charging

Somewhat surprisingly, Google opted not to include LTE connectivity on the Nexus 4.

The Google Nexus 4 will go on sale on November 13th for CA$309 (US$299) with 8GB of storage and CA$359 (US$349) with 16GB.

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