page_title: Nexus 4
section_title: Specifications
hierarchical_section_title: Nexus 4 / Specifications
caption_attribution_description: English: Glitter effect seen on the back side of the Nexus 4 smartphone.
context_page_description: The Nexus 4 is an Android smartphone co-developed by Google and LG Electronics. It is the fourth smartphone in the Google Nexus product family, unveiled on October 29, 2012, and released on November 13, 2012, and succeeded the Samsung-manufactured Galaxy Nexus. As with other Nexus devices, the Nexus 4 was sold unlocked through Google Play, but was also retailed by wireless carriers.
  Based upon the hardware of the LG Optimus G, the Nexus 4 was distinguished from its predecessor by a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, an 8 megapixel rear camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera which use the Sony BSI sensor, Qi wireless charging, and the introduction of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean, an update to the operating system which introduced 360-degree spherical photo stitching called "Photo Sphere", a quick settings menu, widgets on the lock screen, gesture typing, and an updated version of Google Now.
  The Nexus 4 was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the quality and performance of the Nexus 4's hardware.
caption: The Nexus 4's design includes a dotted glass pattern, producing a chatoyance effect.
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