Nexus 4 isn't that old

[fortherest17]

I still remember the day I got my hands on my Nexus 4......because it wasn't too long ago!!
When it was released in India I probably was among the first few to pre-ordered it on Flipkart. I spent my entire month's salary on it!

It has barely been 18 months and I m saddened to hear Nexus 4 been called an old phone and the fact that Google was quite about Nexus 4's Lollipop OTA further adds to it.

I agree Google has released much better phones after Nexus 4, but how fair is it for Google to abandon Nexus 4 and expect folks like me to churn out more money to buy its latest models?

#heightsofsadness

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[SpookDroid]

Well, the device is exactly 2 years and 1 day old as of November 14, 2014... so that does make it an OLD phone in mobile tech terms! Two years! It's like saying a Galaxy S3 is not old... yes, still both very capable devices. No, in this fast-paced industry, they're not new.

And truth be told, companies expect you to upgrade your phone every year now, not every two years...

 

[dpham00]

I thought that the nexus 4 should be getting lollipop? In any event, Google guarantees updates 18 months from original release.



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[CoMoNexus]

Google guarantees updates 18 months from original release.

Does it? I've heard lots of people claim that on here and other sites, but I've never seen a Google press release or blog post that confirms it.

At any rate, I'm thrilled that the N4 is getting Lollipop because I'm hoping that the Project Volta part really boosts battery life.

 

[dpham00]

Does it? I've heard lots of people claim that on here and other sites, but I've never seen a Google press release or blog post that confirms it.

At any rate, I'm thrilled that the N4 is getting Lollipop because I'm hoping that the Project Volta part really boosts battery life.

It is on Google's website

" Nexus devices

Nexus 4, Nexus 5, Nexus 6, Nexus 7, Nexus 9, and Nexus 10 devices receive the latest version of Android directly from Google. Once an update is available, it can take up to two weeks for it to reach your device. Nexus devices may not receive the latest version of Android if they fall outside of the update window, which is usually around 18 months after a device has been released."

https://support.google.com/nexus/answer/4457705?hl=en

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[SpookDroid]

It's live.
Android 5.0 Lollipop factory image for the Nexus 4 is now live | Android Central

 

[coolqf]

It depends who you ask. It is 2yrs old and it probably won't get more updates after this, but it still is arguably better than the latest moto G.

 

[dpham00]

It depends who you ask. It is 2yrs old and it probably won't get more updates after this, but it still is arguably better than the latest moto G.

I bought the original moto g for my carrier for $50 new,and it is a very good bang for the buck, better than what I can find for a new Nexus 4, around $200. Imo, the nexus 4 isn't 4x as good.

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[fuzzylumpkin]

It is an old phone, two years is a long time in the tech world.

It is however, still quite a good phone. And the one I'm using.

Don't worry about Google "abandoning" you, your OS will continue to work, even if new ones are released.

And yes, it is fair. Believe it or not supporting phone updates costs money, and Google didn't make much off you when you bought your N4. Anyway, there's no way to know when support will stop. I expect we'll get 5.0.X updates but not 5.X

Wubba lubba dub dub!

 

[leegreg81]

Even if the N4 gets no official support there are always custom ROMs.

I had a Motorola Defy up until a year or so ago that was only supported up to 2.2 and thanks to CM / Slimkat I was running 4.4 on it and it was released in Oct 2010.

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[zorak950]

My usual habit is to stay stock on a Nexus until support is dropped, then switch to CM.

 

[leegreg81]

My usual habit is to stay stock on a Nexus until support is dropped, then switch to CM.

I'm running Lollipop stock on my N4 atm but I'd say Slimkat is a better experience for me personally.

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[coolqf]

I bought the original moto g for my carrier for $50 new,and it is a very good bang for the buck, better than what I can find for a new Nexus 4, around $200. Imo, the nexus 4 isn't 4x as good.

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Pretty bad analogy. Presently, ATT gives the moto G for $1, but charges $65 before taxes (about $80 after taxes depending on the state) or you pay $180 for the Moto G and and use Cricket Wireless for $35 ( taxes included). In this example the first moto G is about 4X more expensive than the latter moto G, even though they're actually the same device.

Point: compare apples to apples.

 

[zorak950]

Pretty bad analogy. Presently, ATT gives the moto G for $1, but charges $65 before taxes (about $80 after taxes depending on the state) or you pay $180 for the Moto G and and use Cricket Wireless for $35 ( taxes included). In this example the first moto G is about 4X more expensive than the latter moto G, even though they're actually the same device.

Cricket was selling the Moto G for $50 for a while. I'm not sure what it's going for presently, but it's probable that he was referring to an off-contact price, especially since it's the Gen 1 version. I don't think anyone sells the G for $50 on contract.

 

[dpham00]

Pretty bad analogy. Presently, ATT gives the moto G for $1, but charges $65 before taxes (about $80 after taxes depending on the state) or you pay $180 for the Moto G and and use Cricket Wireless for $35 ( taxes included). In this example the first moto G is about 4X more expensive than the latter moto G, even though they're actually the same device.

Point: compare apples to apples.

$1 is on contract pricing I am assuming. I picked up the Moto g off contract for $50 and it is $45/mo. Yeah cricket is cheaper but mvno are cheaper

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[Ed Briggs]

I bought the original moto g for my carrier for $50 new,and it is a very good bang for the buck, better than what I can find for a new Nexus 4, around $200. Imo, the nexus 4 isn't 4x as good.

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But for $50 it won't be unlocked. I had the moto g and the nexus 4, and can say that the nexus 4 is definitely the better phone. I've recently seen the nexus 4 for $120 (8gb) and $150 (16gb). For that price, they sold out real quick.

 

[salmanahmad]

Google promises an 18 month update windows but can go above that if it thinks a certain phone can support it.

There are chances that the Nexus 4 might just receive another update to Android 6.0 next year, it's far fetched but the hardware of the Nexus 4 is still extremely capable.

But even when official support is dropped the good thing about Nexus devices, or many Android devices in general, is the fact that you can get Custom ROM support for a pretty long time.

Those that are rocking the legendary Galaxy Nexus can flash Android 5.0 onto their phones, and I'm pretty sure it'll be stable within a few weeks/months.

So don't worry too much about your Nexus 4, you can keep it for as long as it works for you.

 

[dpham00]

But for $50 it won't be unlocked. I had the moto g and the nexus 4, and can say that the nexus 4 is definitely the better phone. I've recently seen the nexus 4 for $120 (8gb) and $150 (16gb). For that price, they sold out real quick.

$120 new or used? I am pretty sure used or refurbished but not new? Absolutely the nexus 4 is better, whether or not it is worth the price difference is up to you.

If you are talking about the best bang for the buck(assuming that you are willing to work for it) , I got my iphone 6 plus for $135 plus with trade in of my old iphone 4, NO contract in the end. Though the 6 would have been $35
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