Product category Android Smartphones & Tablets
Product Nexus 4 Pros
Slim design; Premium feel; Beautifully clean Android OS; Good music/video performance Cons
Video occasionally lacks dynamic punch; Camera quality could be better; No SD card slot or 4G; Lacks the stylish touches of some Abstract We Say
Our once-favourite Android bows down to fine rivals. Still great value, though Verdict
Our once-favourite Android bows down to fine rivals. Still great value, though Images ![Google Nexus 4]( "Google Nexus 4")
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When Google’s Nexus 4 burst onto the smartphone scene last year, it was the best Android smartphone we had seen. Its biggest draw was, and still is, its beautifully clean interface, the purest realisation of the Android OS. With no distracting interfaces or extra gimmicky features to deal with, the stripped-back design keeps things neat, fast and smooth – multitasking is a breeze.
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Our once-favourite Android bows down to fine rivals. Still great value, though
