Nexus 4 vs Galaxy S3 vs iPhone 5: Specs

by Antonio Wells Oct 29, 2012 4:17 PM – 10 Comments

As Google unveiled their flagship Nexus device made by LG, the Nexus 4, we thought we’d do a specs comparison of the new kid on the block, the current reigning Android smartphone, the Galaxy S3, and Apple’s iPhone 5.

Specs	Nexus 4	SGS3	iPhone 5

OS	Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)	Android 4.1/Android 4.2 (Devices being upgraded)	iOS 6
Display	4.7-inch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 2; WXGA 1280×768 pixels, 320ppi	4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED; 1,280×720 pixels, 306 ppi	4-inch IPS LCD; 1,136×640 pixels, 326 ppi
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor	1.5 GHz Dual-core (U.S.) 1.4 GHz Quad-core (Int’l) Qualcomm Snapdragon S4	A6
Memory	8GB or 16GB; 2GB RAM (Not Expandable)	16GB or 32GB; 2GB RAM (Expandable to 64GB)	16GB, 32GB, 64GB (Not Expandable)
MicroSD	No	Yes	No
Cameras	8-megapixel, 1080p HD video (rear-facing) 1.9-megapixel, 720p HD video (front-facing)	8-megapixel, 1080p HD video (rear-facing) 1.9-megapixel, 720p HD video (front-facing)	8-megapixel, 2.4/f, 1080p HD video (rear-facing) 1.2-megapixel, 720p HD video (front-facing)
Thinner	(9.1 mm)	0.34″ (8.6 mm)	0.3″ (7.6 mm)
Lighter	(139g)	4.7 ounces (133g)	3.95 ounces (112g)
Internet	HSPA+	LTE, HSPA+	LTE, HSPA+
Battery	N/A	Talk time: Up to to 11 h 40 min	Talk time: Up to 8 hours on 3G
NFC	Yes	Yes	No
Assistant	Google Now	S Voice	Siri
Price	$299 8GB, $349 16GB (Unlocked)	$199.99-$379.99 (On Contract), depending on carrier Starting $549 16GB (Unlocked)	$199.99, $299.99, $399.99 (On Contract) $649 16GB, $749 32GB, $849 64GB (Unlocked)

What’s your thoughts on the new Nexus 4?

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10 Comments

By Linov on October 29, 2012 at 5:01 pm:

Excellent spec. comparison, except the price.

The Apple Store’s sells the 16GB iPhone 5 at $649, the 32GB at $749, and the top of the line model 64GB at $849.

Amazon sells Samsung Galaxy S III/S3 16GBFactory Unlocked Phone for $549.

Google Play Store sells Nexus 4 16GBFactory Unlocked Phone for $299. Wow!!!

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- By Antonio Wells on October 30, 2012 at 7:25 am:
  
  @Linov Thanks for the Amazon S3 pricing, I’ve added this.
  
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By jason on October 29, 2012 at 11:43 pm:

32GB Nexus 4? I’ve only seen an 8 and 16 GB versions advertised on Google Play. You sure about this? If so then awesome. I find 16GB with no SD slot on my GN to be pretty tight for space if you take a lot of videos.

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- By Antonio Wells on October 30, 2012 at 7:24 am:
  
  @Jason I’m sorry, no 32GB. You are correct 8/16GB models. It’s been corrected.
  
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By Andy on October 30, 2012 at 1:31 am:

We already have an SGS3 (Samsung Galaxy S3), and from our experience with it, we’d have no concern in getting another. In fact, we’re also looking at getting the bigger Note 2 also. Some people might like ‘stock’ android, others prefer something different. However, the versatility of the S3 makes it rock solid and a long-term phone/media-device.

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By Santosh on October 30, 2012 at 3:20 am:

Nexus4 beats iphone 5, S3, One X and Razr HD in all counts.

I never needed LTE, SD card slot and removable battery.

8GB is good enough. I can do USB OTG if need.

For, $299 it is a steal.

Thank you Google.

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By Maff on October 30, 2012 at 4:04 am:

Nexus 4:
1280×768 (you’ve put 1280×720)
available as 8Gb or 16Gb (you’ve put 16 or 32)

your prices for Nexus 4 are without contract (it will be free on contract in the UK, like most Android phones) yet your prices for the SIII and iPhone are contract prices so give a very distorted view.

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- By Antonio Wells on October 30, 2012 at 7:23 am:
  
  @Matt Thanks for those corrections, we’ve updated it.
  
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  - By Maff on October 30, 2012 at 7:27 am:
    
    you’ve added “on contract” tot he Nexus 4 prices, this isn’t on contract, this is SIM free.
    
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    - By Antonio Wells on October 30, 2012 at 8:52 am:
      
      Got it, thanks!
      
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