N4, S4 or N5

[valpd]

I have owned the Nexus 4 since it came out. I really like the look, speed and the fact that it was $350 off contract. Google has supported me very well. But when I look at quality phones and reviews on consumer reports.com it puts the Nexus 4 lower than the S4, much lower. Now that the Nexus 5 is coming out I'm wondering what I should do. Go on a new at&t 2 year contract again and get the S4 or wait and just buy the Nexus 5 hoping that it will be better then the S4.

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[Captainbob767]

I have owned the Nexus 4 since it came out. I really like the look, speed and the fact that it was $350 off contract. Google has supported me very well. But when I look at quality phones and reviews on consumer reports.com it puts the Nexus 4 lower than the S4, much lower. Now that the Nexus 5 is coming out I'm wondering what I should do. Go on a new at&t 2 year contract again and get the S4 or wait and just buy the Nexus 5 hoping that it will be better then the S4.

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I wouldn't go by anything Consumer reports says. Over the years, they have picked some horrible products as their choice.

 

[techisking]

How close is Nexus 5 really? I haven't heard any rumors or leaks, so I'd stay it's still 3-4 months away at least and S4 is only better if you use stock android on it (just my personal preference then again). Me, I can't do contracts so I usually get factory unlocked, and I'm thinking about getting the N4 even tho a newer one is coming out soon.

 

[codeda]

I'm waiting for the next nexus to make my final decision. They tend to come out during the holiday season so if you can wait til Novemberish, I'd suggest that . good luck with whatever you pick. S4 is a decent phone I just didn't feel like it was enough of an upgrade when it came out for me to leave the n4

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[Ribs85]

Consumer reports *hates* Google. Massive pinch of salt required there.

Also, your comparing phones that haven't even been announced yet.

The nexus 4 is still a great phone. Don't worry about what other people have, just enjoy whatever you have.

 

[valpd]

Consumer reports *hates* Google. Massive pinch of salt required there.

Also, your comparing phones that haven't even been announced yet.

The nexus 4 is still a great phone. Don't worry about what other people have, just enjoy whatever you have.

Very true!

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[itic]

I had a N4, sold it, then went with a TM S3, hated it, in the process of selling it and now i have another N4. If i was going to go the S4 route id get the google play version or wait for the N5.

 

[Jnorton2724]

The Nexus 4 is an awesome phone for a great price. Even with this HTC One I've considered going back to the stock Nexus 4 experience but I'll probably wait for the Nexus 5 to be released.

The only thing that's not so great about the Nexus 4 is the camera but it's still decent. The Nexus stock Android experience is awesome though and you'll be first in line for Android OS updates.

Sent from my HTC One

 

[ShashankNegi]

Well if the reports and leaked information are right (which we should certainly take with a grain of salt) then the other companies will be playing catch-up to the N5. I'd would just wait for the Google's next device if I we're in your position.

 

[planoman]

I would surely wait until we know more about the Nexus 5. If the rumors are even close to true you will be not be able to give away your Nexus 4 after the N5 hits. Unless you have no phone, I would wait.

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[gone down south]

The N4 came out in November, but was only widely available the next January.
Assuming a similar pattern, we're still at least 5 months away from whatever the next Nexus phone will be.