Analysis: LG smartphone Nexus 4 [video] - TecMundo - Tecmundo

Again, Google brings the world a device designed and developed by it. The newest member of the Nexus family was produced by LG and features a pure experience with the Android system, without the interference of the traditional manufacturers, with modifications that sometimes limit the usability of the system.

Like every major release, much anticipation was generated around the Nexus 4 and it is likely that even a healthy dose of suspicion also arose. Not by Google but by LG, a company that is not controversial and one of the more traditional names when talking about top of the line appliances, staying well below brands like Samsung and Apple in this regard.

To end the questions, we made a thorough analysis of the LG Nexus 4, then position the chair, swing in front of the monitor and check the score.

Approved

Design irreproachable

When you put the LG Nexus 4 hands, note at the outset that the device was made to be loaded without problems. It is fully anatomical, with flat back and rubberized edge, which should prevent further complications while you hold the device in their hands.

The back is fixed, and to be removed, you need to unscrew it – the bolts on the base of the Nexus 4, do not cause any damage to the design. And speaking it, the lid is one of its main attractions visual: it brings a kind of holographic dashboard, which gives the impression of motion when in contact with light. If the environment is dark, the back is all dark and highlights the logos of the Nexus and LG.

rubberized buttons present on the sides – on the left to adjust the volume on the right and on / off and lock the phone – give a special touch on the issue of design. Moreover, they are firm enough, that is, unlikely to be tightened by mistake.

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still on the side, you find the slot for the SIM card in iPhone style, which is very discreet and unnoticed in the eyes of most inattentive. Anyway, in general, the design of the LG Nexus 4 is excellent, with fine finishes made that result in an anatomical unit, even with the big screen.

competent Screen

screen without physical buttons (feature inherited from its predecessor), has very thin side edges, which allows for a greater use of its 4.7-inch, 0.05 inch to more precisely than the Galaxy Nexus. This all fits perfectly well in the design of the device, another plus point.

Regarding resolution, there is nothing to complain about. It is smaller than the Galaxy S4, but is superior to the iPhone 5 (released just a month before the LG Nexus), and this ensures optimal utilization of multimedia content. Capacitive multitouch and supporting the touch screen responsive to efficiently and is in good agreement with the processing speed of the device.

presence of Corning Gorilla Glass 2 is highlighted, after all, even though there are rubberized edges, a fall can always happen. Here is an extra protection not only against collisions, but also against scratches on the display, something relatively common especially for those who do not carry the device in a case made for it.

pure Android

How iOS is only for the Apple devices, you could say that you put your hands on it the way it was designed by its developers. Windows Phone, although Microsoft does not manufacture their handsets also offer this kind of experience, no modification applied by manufacturers.

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No longer can you say the same about Android. Samsung, Sony, LG and all other manufacturers add some specific features to the system board when the green robot on one of your devices. Rightfully so, the “pure Android” Nexus 4 in this is also one of its main attractions.

Here, the system is exactly the way Google designed it, with all the technical details and graphics intact. The system has adopted its own mechanism for easier typing, very similar to Swype, says in passing, and also very competent.

Camera does the job

Nexus 4′s rear camera takes photos up to 8 megapixels and record videos at 1080p, while the front shooting at up to 1.3 megapixels and shoots in a maximum of 720p. These questions, he loses only for recent devices like Galaxy S4 and Xperia ZQ.

But in any event experience here goes far from frustrating. The camera provides autofocus and face detection, and most of the settings of a photo can be done through gestures, ever abandoned the buttons occupying screen space.

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adjustments are made by means of a circle that appears on the screen when you hold it down – another point that makes it very easy to define the characteristics of your image. Furthermore, the ability to make catches and even panoramic 360 ° also appears as a special touch in the camera of the Nexus 4.

capture audio from LG Nexus is also another point that does not disappoint (of course you must take into account that this device is not a smartphone and a digital camera). In short, you could say that you can take pictures and videos competently using the new device from Google.

Great performance

According to benchmark tests conducted with AnTuTu, the Nexus 4 loses to a few devices in its category in the category overall score. That is, on average, the unit produced in partnership between Google and LG should not disappoint in relation to performance.

Games like Shadowgun and CSR Racing ran perfectly with the help of quad-cores present in the Nexus 4. Thus, the conventional navigation the web and social networks also did not face any kind of problem.

Multimedia: OK

Despite not bring headphones, the system’s multimedia Nexus 4 shows no significant faults. View high definition videos and listen to quality music, including the use of speakers of the device, can be done successfully. The speakers are of great quality, a difference of this device.

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Price not so salty

A high end smartphone released here for £ 1700 can not be considered expensive. If we put the unit side by side with other high end, gives an idea of ??how the price of Nexus 4 is more reasonable in what it offers and in comparison with competitors.

iPhone 5 arrived in Brazil last year for £ 2400, about 40% more expensive than the Nexus, while the Galaxy S3 was released here for £ 2100, almost 25% more than the new device from Google. The newest top of the line Sony, the Xperia ZQ, costs $ 2,049 in Brazilian lands, 17% more than the LG Nexus.

Fail

Limited storage

LG Nexus 4 is available in two models, the only difference between them is the space for internal storage: 8 GB and 16 GB. Apparently, this should not be a problem, but more coolly analyzing, yes. In times of videos and photos in high definition as well as high quality music, so everything can be little.

question of storage becomes even more questionable when you realize that there is no way to expand the space offered by the device. The Nexus 4 does not provide support for memory card of any kind, or storage is limited to the size offered by the model purchased.

No headphones

Headphones no longer expendable accessories for mobile phones and the absence of a couple in LG Nexus is quite significant. The kit brings the machine to a cable transmission, which can be coupled to a plug adapter and turn into a conventional charger, but does not have headphones.

enlarge Photo taken with LG Nexus 4. (Image Source: Baixaki / Tecmundo)

This means that, to not have to listen to your music using only the speakers of the machine, you will need to purchase headphones separately. If you want quality headphones, you can add a few dollars to tens official price of Nexus 4 here.

Tampa slippery

rear Nexus 4 is beautiful and the unit also has a rubberized edge, which should help prevent falls. However, the beautiful cover of the device is extremely smooth, which can cause some problems with slippage when you place it on any surface. Anyway, the rear slick may cause some accidents.

battery can let you down

Google promises that the 2100 mAh battery of the Nexus 4 can handle up to 10 hours talk time and up to 390 straight hours on standby. In our tests, after an hour direct to standby with WiFi enabled and the battery 100% charged, the discharge was practically zero.

After running a 30-minute video in high definition, with the screen brightness and volume level set at 50%, the battery dropped 13 points. This shows that, for basic use, the appliance should not face problems, however, for anyone who uses the network and multimedia more ostentatious, the battery of the Nexus 4 should not be too different from their competitors. The trick is to not leave the house without taking the charger.

it hot

A problem identified during our review was heating the back of the unit when it is subjected to a more intense use. By leaving the Deezer playing music and using Twitter, for example, can identify this problem with excessive heat. There is nothing absurd, but a bit scary and uncomfortable.

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Call Volume

In a quiet environment, you will not find any problem to make calls with your Nexus 4. However, in places with more noise, even the maximum volume of the device may be insufficient to make the speech of his interlocutor is heard clearly, which hurts a little device.

Nothing

4G

4G network still crawling at a slow pace in Brazil, this is fact. However, taking into account the plans of the Federal Government to implement much of the network until the World Cup in 2014, would be important to a device that supports it. Unfortunately this is not the case for the Nexus 4.

worth?

initial satisfaction of those who look for the Nexus 4 and see a handset pretty much only increases as it takes account of the capacity provided by this smartphone. Even with significant flaws, such as lack of 4G and also limited storage, the equipment does not cause any serious disappointment.

suspicions around the LG, a company not so used to present the public with great top of the line appliances, are dissipated after some time of use. Note-if a job very well done not only in the design of the device and its adaptation to the Android system, but also a finish that does not fail.

experience of having an Android “pure” in the hands is also another point that compensates for the acquisition of Nexus 4. Compared with competitors, it is below the latest releases as Galaxy S4 and Xperia ZQ, but must on no iPhone 5, Galaxy S3 or the Lumia 920.

He is not the best Android available, but not far behind the top three. Analyzing it and the price of the Nexus 4, the result is a device which is excellent, even bumping into some flaws, it is useful for those who want to go beyond the intermediary.