Nexus 4 vs Galaxy Nexus: The Evolution of Nexus Devices

Nexus 4 VS Galaxy Nexus

Despite Google's Android event cancelled by hurricane, they decided to unveil new devices on the website directly. This time, 2 new members of Nexus devices were introduced: Nexus 4 smartphone and Nexus 10 tablet. In this article,we'll talk about the comparison between new Nexus 4 and its predecessor: the Galaxy Nexus.

                                                    Nexus 4 VS Galaxy Nexus 

Name	Nexus 4	Galaxy Nexus
Manufacturer	LG	Samsung
Display size	4.7 inches	4.65 inches
Display resolution	768 x 1280 pixels 318 ppi	720 x 1280 pixels 316ppi
Dimensions & Weight	133.9 x 68.7 x 9.1 mm 139g	135.5 x 67.9 x 8.9 mm 135g
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 2	Oleophobic coating
OS	Android (4.2)	Android (4.1.2, 4.1, 4.0.4, 4.0.1, 4.0)
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro	TI OMAP4460
RAM	2GB	1GB
Internal Storage	8GB/16GB	16GB
Storage Expansion	None	None
WiFi	802.11 b, g, n	802.11 b, g, n
Bluetooth	4.0	3.0
NFC	Android Beam	Android Beam
Camera	8.0MP rear camera with LED Flash 1.3MP front-facing camera	5.0MP rear camera with LED Flash 1.3MP front-facing camera
Battery	2100 mAh Li - Polymer	1750 mAh Li - Ion
Price	$299 for 8GB $349 for 16GB	$399 for 16GB 32GB
Status	Announced on 29 Oct 2012 Available since 13 Nov 2012	Announce on 19 Oct 2011 Currently available

Dimensions and Display

These two Nexus devices are made respectively by Korean manufacturers: LG and Samsung. Both phones have similar dimensions and weights. As to the display size, as a matter of fact, is  developing all the time: 3.7 inches for Nexus One, 4.0 inches for Nexus S, 4.65 inches for Galaxy Nexus and now 4.7 inches of Nexus 4. With a larger and wider screen, Nexus 4's resolution is 768 x 1280 pixels.

OS

Compared with other Android based products, Nexus series always use original OS. The Nexus 4 runs newest version of Android --- 4.2 Jelly Bean. And its predecessor, Galaxy Nexus, came up with 4.0 version in early days. After several times of updating, this device runs 4.1 now and probably to run 4.2 in the near future, just like its brother.

Processor

Different Nexus devices may use different processors, such as Qualcomm Snapdragon for Nexus One, Samsung's own Hummingbird for Nexus S and Galaxy Nexus, now it's Qualcomm again for Nexus 4. Comes with a cutting-edge Qualcomm Snapdragon™ S4 processor, the Nexus 4 provides higher reaction speed and better experience of 3D graphics and gameplay for users.

Storage

The Nexus 4 has no methods of storage expansion, same as Galaxy Nexus. Two versions of Nexus 4  accept pre-order now: 8GB and 16GB. For Galaxy Nexus, it starts from 16GB and has a 32GB version. We believe that Nexus 4 would also put a 32GB version in the market.

Camera

Nexus 4's 8.0MP rear camera

The Galaxy Nexus has a 5.0MP rear camera, and it upgrades to a 8.0MP one for the Nexus 4 with stunning 360° panoramas feature. Besides that, both handsets have a 1.3MP front-facing camera for self-snapshot.

Price

You can get a 8GB unlocked Nexus 4 with only $299. Add $50 to get a 16GB one if you think the 8GB one is not enough. For the same storage version (16GB) of Galaxy Nexus, it's priced at $399. I have to say the Nexus 4 is really attractive for me.