--- title: "Google Announces New Nexus 4, Nexus 10 & Updated Nexus 7" date: 2012-10-30 09:08:19 permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2012/10/30/google-announces-new-nexus-4-nexus-10-updated-nexus-7/ author: Lester Chan categories: - Mobile Phone - Tablet tags: - Android - Google - Nexus - Nexus 10 - Nexus 4 - Nexus 7 --- **Google Nexus 4** ![Google Nexus 4](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8191/8136950652_66d34f13dc_o.jpg) This is the 4th Google Nexus handset known as [Nexus 4](http://www.google.com/nexus/4/) and it is made by LG. The screen is huge now at 4.7″ with resolution of 1280×768 (320ppi), back camera is now 8MP, processor is a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5GHz (quad-core) and RAM has been bumped to 2GB. It also includes wireless charging using any Qi-compatible charger. Do note that LTE is not supported in the Nexus 4. Google Nexus 4 will be unlocked and available for purchase without contract. The 8GB variant is going for US$299 (S$365) while the 16GB variant is going for US$349 (S$426). The first Nexus known as [Nexus One](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2010/01/06/google-nexus-one/) was made by HTC back in January 2010. The second Nexus known as [Nexus S](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2010/12/07/google-nexus-s-android-2-3-gingerbread-officially-announced/) was made by Samsung back in December 2010 The third Nexus known as [Galaxy Nexus](https://lesterchan.net/blog/2011/10/20/galaxy-nexus-android-4-0-ice-cream-sandwich-officially-announced/) was also made by Samsung back in November 2011. Specifications - Screen: 4.7″ 1280×768 (320ppi) - Screen Built: WXGA, HD IPS+, Corning Gorilla Glass 2 - OS: Android Jelly Bean (4.2) - Dimension (HxWxD): 5.27″ (133.9mm) x 2.7″ (68.7mm) x 0.36″ (9.1mm) - Weight: 0.31 lbs (139g) - Camera (Back): 8MP BSI sensor, 1080p video - Camera (Front): 1.3MP, 720p video - Memory: 8GB or 16G - Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon Quad-Core S4 Pro 1.5GHz - GPU: Adreno 320 - RAM: 2GB - Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light, Proximity, Gyroscope, Pressure, GPS - Network: Unlocked GSM/UMTS/HSPA+, GSM/EDGE/GPRS (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), 3G (850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz), HSPA+ 42 Mbps - Wireless: Wireless display on a Miracast compatible HD TV, Dual-band Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Bluetooth, NFC (Android Beam) - Power: Wireless charging (use any Qi-compatible charger) - Battery: 2,100 mAh Li-polymer Official Site: [Nexus 4](http://www.google.com/nexus/4/) **Google Nexus 7** ![Google Nexus 7](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7457993710_94bc529264_o.png) The [Nexus 7](http://www.google.com/nexus/7/) now comes in 32GB version for US$249 (S$304) as well as 32GB with HSPA+ for US$299 (S$365). Official Site: [Nexus 7](http://www.google.com/nexus/7/) **Google Nexus 10** ![Google Nexus 10](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8323/8136965231_09a478eae7_z.jpg) [Nexus 10](http://www.google.com/nexus/10/) is a new edition to the Nexus family. It is essentially a 10″ tablet made by Samsung. Do note that there is no mobile connectivity for the Nexus 10. The 16GB variant is going for US$399 (S$487) while the 32GB variant is going for US$499 (S$609). Specifications - Screen: 10.055″ 2560 x 1600 (300 ppi) - Screen Built: WQXGA, HD PLS, Corning Gorilla Glass 2 - Dimension (WxHxD): 10.39″ (263.9mm) x 6.99″ (177.6mm) x 0.35″ (8.9mm) - Weight: 1.33 lbs (603g) - Camera (Back): 5MP, 1080p video - Camera (Front): 1.9MP, 720p video - Memory: 16 GB or 32 GB - CPU: Samsung Exynos 5 ARM Dual-Core Cortex-A15 1.7GHz - GPU: ARM Mali-T604 - RAM: 2GB - Sensors: Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light, Gyroscope, Pressure, GPS - Wireless: Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n (MIMO+HT40), Bluetooth, Dual-side NFC (Android Beam) - Connectivity: Micro USB, Micro HDMI, 3.5mm headphone jack - Battery: 9,000 mAh Lithium polymer - OS: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) Official Site: [Nexus 10](http://www.google.com/nexus/10/) Source: [Nexus: The best of Google, now in three sizes](http://googleblog.blogspot.sg/2012/10/nexus-best-of-google-now-in-three-sizes.html)