It looked as though we'd have to wait until Google's event on the 29 October to see the next Nexus phone unveiled, but Carphone Warehouse has jumped the gun, putting the LG Nexus 4 up for pre-order on its website.
Those interested in the yet-to-be-made-official Android smart phone can throw down cash for the blower now, with Carphone Warehouse promising if you pre-order now you'll get the 4.7-inch device delivered on 30 October.
It's not clear whether Carphone Warehouse has set the listing live by accident, or whether this pre-order page is all part of the plan. You can browse tariffs now, however -- the cheapest way to get the phone free up front seems to be by paying £31 per month on Orange. There's no pay as you go or SIM-free options, on this site at least. I've contacted Carphone Warehouse asking for more information, and I'll let you know if I hear anything.
Details on the Nexus 4 have already leaked in substantial quantities, but this retailer's page looks to dispel any mystery that surrounded the next device to be powered by raw, untainted Android.
The display is listed as boasting a stonking 768x1,280-pixel resolution, which should make for an exceptionally sharp screen. 4.7 inches is a smidge under the Galaxy S3's 4.8 inches, so compared to the S3's 720x1,280 pixels it's a tad higher. The processor is a quad-core, 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 affair, while there's an 8-megapixel camera around the back.
The LG-built Nexus 4 will be the first smart phone to launch with the raw version of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Because no manufacturer has tinkered with the operating system, you won't be troubled with any extra interface tweaks or unwanted apps, and you'll be first in line when a new version of Android comes along.
Will you splash out on LG's Nexus 4? Or does another smart phone tickle your fancy? Tell me in the comments or on our Facebook wall.
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anonymous 25 October, 2012 12:52
I saw this on their site this morning and I assumed I was confusing this with something else - I didn't think they'd have it up there so soon.
Have been waiting a while for anything from Samsung in terms of release date for black S3, or HTC for release date of One X+, but if they don't get their act together this could be the one for me, although I do want to try it in hand before buying!
anonymous 25 October, 2012 13:10
Anon you won't be disappointed with the software, I know that much. I have the current nexus and its excellent. You have to remember with a nexus, your almost guaranteed upgrades in the software for at least 3 Years and to be the first in line for updates. Although try and get the unlocked version as this is usually the first one to get It.
anonymous 25 October, 2012 14:28
I'm hoping this will drive the price of Galaxy Nexus handsets down now, just like the release of the Galaxy Nexus drove the price of Nexus Ss down dramatically. My SGS is a complete joke and will be replaced in January, hopefully for a Galaxy Nexus, but I'll keep on eye on the price of the Nexus 4, if it can drop to around £300 (unlikely, I know), then I may just get one. Otherwise, I'm not bothered about hardware, dual core 1.2ghz, 1mb RAM, 5mp camera, and, most importantly, a Samsung SuperAMOLED screen is more than enough for me. I love Jelly Bean (I have a Nexus 7), so can't really see me being desperate for updates for the next 2/3 years, I doubt I'll have the phone longer than 2 years anyway (contract runs out Jan 2014 so will be due an upgrade, though, honestly, I'd rather go contract free ASAP)
anonymous 25 October, 2012 14:38
Android Jelly Bean is build 4.1.2
There is no name for build 4.2 though speculation is Key Lime Pie
anonymous 25 October, 2012 15:04
Price will be £389.95 for the sim free version.
anonymous 25 October, 2012 17:43
8gb and no SD slot = useless for me. Please don't mention the cloud, until we have 100% 3G coverage it doesn't cut it.