Google Nexus 4 Review!

[@indidoctor]

Been 10 years. Wow. I really loved my Nexus 4. Felt nostalgic coming here to see it again. Glad I remembered this phone.

[@uziTGC]

same !! i bought it because of this video!!

[@markowalski1]

Crazy how modern this phone looks compared to others back then. It looks like you could buy it today

[@amitram5442]

An old device but still the only device from 2012 that supports wireless charging! Proud of owning it!😉

[@amitram5442]

mo101epic Its going good! But I've already moved to S7 edge!😏

[@kashif9462]

Does it?

[@YourManJazzie]

It's not the only phone from 2012, the Nokia Lumia 920 came out 11 days earlier and was the first photo to support Qi wireless charging. It's also the first phone with optical image stabilization (OIS)

[@yunanda]

2012 phone with NFC + barometer..

[@birkensafttt]

Don’t forget the Droid dna

[@AbhinavJolly]

Watching this in 2019 makes me feel so weird, but Nostalgic!

[@alexandermazur3718]

@Hosen Mokhtari 2020 here. Watched this video in 2012 and ended up buyng this phone.

[@echosen121]

i still use and love this phone.

[@eamonob84]

2021! This was my first Android phone.

[@jsplinc2000]

Mine, is watching this in '21 makes me feel nostalgic & wanna be a child again in the 10 years in 2010

[@kaganndemirr]

2021

[@TechReviewTom]

Man I LOVED this phone. It’s honestly one of the most memorable android phones I’ve owned.

[@suvtropics]

Nexus phones had a lot of attitude, hype and respect.

[@Khanalajite]

for sure. i was pretty young when i had the nexus 4, its the only android phone i had that i can even remember the name of

[@kukiiiiiii]

I agree! The clean design was so ahead of its time!

[@troyxhoward]

My first Nexus. I love(d) this phone. I can't belive how small it looks now! I use to think it was huge..

[@tomasjolin2298]

Man yeah now its tiny

[@praveen3423]

Is that supporting 4g plz give reply

[@rrektless]

@@praveen3423 HECK NO

[@afinteresting8817]

its fun going back and watching these older reviews!

[@Vladimir-Putin-1952]

Its fun going back and reading these older comments!

[@MikeyMartialArts]

Watching old MKBHD reviews in 2019.. Reminds me if a more exciting time, tech-wise

[@ryanfitzsimmons5630]

A time traveler said we get actual holographic phones in 2 years like in movies

[@jsplinc2000]

Same

[@jsplinc2000]

@@ryanfitzsimmons5630 👍👍👍

[@olitesla5891]

Still rocking on this in 2019

[@jiriq8853]

This looks like a toy in 2018 :D I am so looking forward to what we will see in next 5 years!!!

[@alanway2553]

JM TechReview but we are losing some cool things phones used to have. That sick LED notification light, that comfy rounded shape, most comfortable multitasking menu is dropped as wel

[@alanway2553]

Sinan Aydın pay attention where that led used to be located. And how is used to work. Pay attention on rounded shape of this phone, LG Nexus, Moto X - they are the same style Google invented back then.

[@coolraidmaid]

It's still a good low budget phone with a xda oreo 8.1 rom it still flies. Also has wireless charging and 4g support.

[@giacoco2726]

Alan Way ikr, it would so cool if the style of this nexus 4 goes finally on trending in all the ecosystem of budget phones

[@ThatGuy-te9wh]

This phone actually has the same size screen and almost the same resolution as an iPhone 8.

[@nicknorthcutt7680]

In 2024 and its amazing how good marques's content was back then!

[@abbddos]

I remember watching this review before I bought my nexus 4. I simply trust this guy and I recommend every one watch his review before buying a device

[@teh_hunterer]

Yeah I think he's going places ;)

[@hairystyles4212]

I love this phone. One of my favorites back in the day. You can really do so much with it, remember when rooting and wifi sniffing was just surfacing?

[@osamaFXX]

The Nexus 4 is soooo fast !! its a year old but its just fast as the best 2014 phones out there !

[@skrear9295]

true and mine now has 14 GB which is better

[@tonyswag3290]

Watching on the pixel 4 XL. Google really came a long way

[@DonaldBaysII]

Here's my 2021 comment. lets see if it gets noticed. keep up the great work on the channel man. been watching you since the nexus 4 days and have been enjoying all of the content you put out. keep it up! I can't wait to see the good stuff you have planned for this year and the years going forward!

[@migvelv]

Marques's videos from 2012 look as crispy as most professional YT videos today. WOW

[@DennisEspiritu]

Hit like if Nexus 4 is still your phone in 2015

[@gardenofnightmare]

its going to be,im gonna buy it soon :D its totally worth the money

[@gardenofnightmare]

***** good to hear that,cant wait to get my hands on it,i only saw it once in a shop in real life,because its such a rare device here :D

[@matthewsjuwon]

MafionzoR you should get the nexus 5 instead

[@gardenofnightmare]

that-random-guy 87 NO MONEY

[@matthewsjuwon]

MafionzoR did you end up getting the nexus 4

Watching after Nexus 5X and 6P released. Still the best phone!!

[@Kanchoba]

+Vuk Tomic Nexus 4 (3 years old), still going strong!

[@Phernoix]

+Vuk Tomic lmao we have the same profile pic

Erwin Klaseboer Haha yea and our profile pics are amazing :)

[@Yungpeterparker]

Seriously debating buying this phone, because I'm done with huge heavy smartphones. I want that yung 4.7" form factor.

[@rathk1270]

Michael Ramirez get the original Moto x. Best 4.7 phone

[@BigTwonLT]

Had to go back to my Nexus 4 recently after breaking my Nexus 6P, and I must say I am amazed at how buttery this thing still is. I have gigantic hands though so it looks and feels a bit strange when I hold it.

[@NeverLeaveUs]

Why did youtube recommend me a decade old phone review? Idk but I really enjoyed this video, so nostalgic.

[@NOPCsOnlyMAC]

I've noticed that I keep watching kbhds' videos over and over again even if i've already watched them just because the way he presents himself in these videos just really grabs your attention. I still haven't found a video from him that I don't like THANK YOU MARQUES

[@Killerdp234]

I've had my nexus 4 for like 3/4 years now and works as good as it did on the day I got it except that it heats up really really quickly (much quicker than it used to) from just talking over messenger and listening to music. It is almost perfect, it's my favourite phone I ever had and the only reason why I want to upgrade is because snapchat doesn't work well with it but then I don't know if that is the phone or the OS and the camera is a bit shit.

[@Solstice8088]

Almost three years old and still kicking iPhones ass.

[@featel1]

Umm no.

[@zahidamin25]

Fire umm yeah it is, seen the specs?

[@featel1]

Zahid Amin Umm yeah, I have the Nexus 4. And yeah trust me. The CPU and GPU on the iPhone 6 wrecks the Nexus 4's not to mention the camera and battery... You are looking at just numbers and for that you are moron.

[@gooeykev]

That's what I was thinking too!

[@zahidamin25]

Fire have you seen the CPU and the 1 gig of RAM. Even 2 years later, a snapdragon 400 has higher clock speeds than an A8. And maybe the battery life is bad due to the processing android requires unlike iOS. And not to mention both have an 8mp camera, even 2 years later THEY STILL don't make a higher res camera for the price. Over $700 vs 249

[@davidjeanmarie4440]

I hate when people say back in 2012 what ever phone they have they say this phone sucks. Now few years later. I miss this phone it was a great phone I should of never upgrade. like really.

[@synapticflow]

does it have 4G?

[@salimtayachi8707]

no it doesn't

[@YasssStitch]

Actually, it does. It has HSPA+ which is a 4G network. What it lacks is LTE bands, and it even has those that people were able to enable (the few very advanced members of XDA).

[@Kan_DSU]

I digged my old nexus 4 out. Unlocked Bootloader in couple seconds, Custom recovery, Lineage OS. My N4 runs 7.1.2 now and it handles it like a champ. I dont see why i Upgraded now 2 phones this runs super Smooth battery is fine. The only things i miss the new phones charge really fast (you have to charge a nexus 4 over the night) and the speaker is horrible. Display is sharp, looks sexy and the led notification just looks amazing. You can get this unlocked for 100 bucks get it for 2017

[@ajithdevadiga6671]

I'm watching this video today. I AMAZED by looking your dedication from last 13 years

[@bacnneggs]

This guy is pro: thorough reviews, great production values

[@navnidhnaidu9344]

"A pleasing one handed experience" me: *giggles*

[@ryangehret]

Marques sure does say "baws" a lot. lol

[@figgyfucfaced]

Ryan Gehret shut up !

[@thawkade]

figgyfucfaced wow what did he do

[@kamikazemind327]

nexus 4 is the best looking of the Nexus phones!

[@RossyMario]

Bought it on 2014, and still using it till now on Oct 2017. Still blazing fast! No issue found, only replace the battery once.

[@ssjsimran9]

Watching this in 2023, it's taking me back to my University days. It's crazy how good this phone was, for the price.

[@hshshshshshshs8831]

Why did this phone copie specs from the iPhone 6??!!

[@husainalalikhan2189]

Your a whole new level of stupid

[@thealmightyscallywag]

+Husain Alalikhan You're stupid.

[@husainalalikhan2189]

Stfu kid

[@thealmightyscallywag]

You look 10 in your pic. Who are you calling kid?

[@husainalalikhan2189]

I'm 12 so stfu and go back in yours moms basement

[@kasimthegreen]

I am still using this phone in 2016

[@rhypextrap5644]

me 2 its a really good phone

[@salimtayachi8707]

me too

[@kasimthegreen]

I just took off the original front screen protector 2months ago. still got the rear one on in pristine condition

[@sbn025]

front screen protector? what are you talking about? it came with none

[@kasimthegreen]

+sbn025 yup it did and a rear one if u want il remove the rear one and put a video of it on youtube

[@HaNsyiu]

i miss the nexus 4 !

[@charlespetit5410]

This just made my day! Android and you have come such a long way!

[@PerfectlyUselessComment]

I have had the nexus 4 for about 3 months now and it is amazing. I don't drop my phone or anything but I really recommend a case. The performance is amazing and for $350 in Toronto on LTE, I am very happy. Great phone

[@roydavid]

am i the only one watching this video in 2015? lol

[@JohnSmithTheExplorer]

I*

[@TheLifeOfBryan_]

Me:) bout to get this for now. Then upgrade to a modern phone by next year

[@pitreq95]

+Roy Spilner I've actually bought Nexus 4 today. Upgrading from Galaxy S I9000. :3

[@roydavid]

This phone is still dope, but the price is not down in my country indonesia, so i used zenfone 5

[@AnanBanka]

+pitreq95 Great decision! M compiled from AOSP for the N4 will be released shortly! :)

[@dread69420]

2017?

[@atl3630]

Dark Mystery checking in

[@9000ryan]

This was the absolute best phone I've ever owned. I have a Note 8 right now but damn, something special about the Nexus 4.

[@zephyr.r]

I still have this phone

[@BigTwonLT]

Dropped my precious Nexus 6P last week and destroyed it. Don't have the bread for a Note 8 yet so I pulled my life saver of a phone in the Nexus 4 out of retirement. It is still fairly buttery even though it will be 6yrs old this year. Seriously great backup phone to have lying around.

2018 too :)

[@whoami7292]

This is like watching a 1920s movie

[@farhantanvir8838]

My first smartphone. Bought it in 2013. Feeling nostalgic now that I am watching it in 2023

[@supercakefish]

This was my second ever smartphone. It’ll forever hold a special place in my heart for being a huge upgrade over my first ever smartphone, the Galaxy S2.

[@AustinElwess]

This was my first smartphone.

[@Theforsakenmedia]

mine too :P

[@Theforsakenmedia]

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[@vangledosh]

Mine was the nexus one, been using a nexus device all the way from the beginning. And now I'll be getting a Nexus 6 too :)

[@AustinElwess]

Nexus 6 is too big, guess that I won't be getting a Nexus phone again.

[@deepgeny1]

2018 anyone?

[@belkea]

The Nexus 4 is my first smartphone and i like the overall features;but i'm having some issues in accessing my voicemail as well as the mike for accessing items.

[@Dy-rf6oe]

Belke Fray hello

[@lazer1235]

I bought this phone Christmas 2012 and I remember my friend bought an S3 at the same time. We used to argue about which one was better. I'm still using my Nexus 4 to this day, it has no lag at all and my friend has owned 2 more phones since. However as I approach the 3 year mark and the new Nexus phones have been announced I think it's about time I give myself an upgrade (thinking of the 5X). Nexus 4 - probably the best phone I've ever owned.

[@J24Richie25]

The fact that we have a brother reviewing this amazing phone getting almost half-million views and I have yet to come across any negative/racist comments puts on smile on my face. Keep doing your thing fam

[@nightshadesalad]

Popped in to look back on my first Android phone. I played so much Asphalt on this.

[@DishHeads]

You can use the USB cable and connect it to the PC. You can upload the music to a service like Dropbox or Google Drive and download the files. If you are running a computer that has bluetooth like many laptops do, you can transfer using it to your device. You can email yourself the files and download them on to your phone.

[@namesundar]

End of 2021, This phone is still functioning surprisingly

[@consuminglight]

I'd still use mine if it never got stolen on the bus when I lived in Mexico. I'm on a Pixel 5 now, which size wise reminds me of this.

[@somalaification]

one of the best reviews i have ever seen

[@SuperKlondikeBars]

I regret not taking up this phone when I had my upgrade a few years ago, glad I jumped onto the nexus lineup with the 5 though. I love it, the pure android experience just sold it for me, as well as the affordability😏👍

[@GabrielDiLaurentis]

dude you're awesome, these are top notch reviews, gonna buy this phone for sure, not that you convinced but you helped me get rid of some doubts

[@TurboBass]

The most beautiful Nexus device, this things was GOAT.

[@breka3482]

Oh man I love your commentary you earned yourself a subscriber! Oh man I can't wait for my new refurbished lg nexus 4 to be delivered, you gave an excellent reivew

[@breka3482]

Miltiades Xristopoulos from staples

[@bharathbhat]

I have a Nexus 4 device. The Camera is not a game changer. And yes the camera also does not produce the best images. But, for day to day use and taking into account that it is just a Cellphone camera, it is more than sufficient. 8 MP back camera produces good quality pictures. Also the 4.3 Jellybean upgrade makes the picture rendition better! So if you want to buy a Nexus 4, go for it. Or wait for a few more months and you will have a Nexus 5 coming out soon enough! :)

[@bruleetin]

Loved this phone back then, still looking very sleek in 2023

[@Zetsumei88]

2020 and hearing Marques say "Like a boss".

[@JasonJia11]

I've never had this phone but I remember it so well, it was like the pinnacle of greatness for Nexus devices in general both for package and price. I'm gonna miss Nexus devices, I still have 2013 version of Nexus 7 that I use from time to time.

[@LloydAnd]

Can't wait till this comes out

[@raykrislianggi]

I've been using the device for 4 months. Rooted it, modified the hell out of it, and got no problem at all.

[@redoberon]

I had this one for more than 3 years and oh boy it was a cool phone, I used to tinker with it a lot. I still keep it, I just couldn't get rid of it.

[@ibenzawla]

Whoever designed/built this phone should win the Nobel price for...phones. This phone makes my life so much better. You touch something and it responds in a nano second. The GS3 is among the best but the lag is unbearable for me. This phone so smooth that I cant imagine using any other phone right now.

[@jjthejetplane781]

that blue and black status bar and notification was the best

[@samgreen1025]

Just ordered this phone! cant wait for it to get here.

[@BalintKk]

So nostalgic it was my first phone and now I have a Google Pixel 7

[@a.m.2368]

In it's day, this was a great device. I'm on the Pixel 2 now, which, to me, is the Nexus Line improved.

[@honotiro]

one of the best reviews I've seen

[@superman-zr9ei]

Bought this 4.5 years ago, still using it as my second phone!

[@nax2s]

Man it's 2021 and it feels like I watched this video yesterday. Time flies 😪

[@kylereviews544]

Back again in 2020. Nostalgic

[@khaledb.611]

One of the most beautiful smartphone ever, especially with this awesome back.

[@TheFogl3]

it really depends on what your looking for if you like the amoled instead of the ips and removable battery and sd cards and you can afford the extra money, and you dont mind losing the stock android updates from google, and slightly better cpu. and its also important how you like the feel of the phone in your hand.

[@souhamdutta506]

look at you buddy....i started following u..recently but look at this!! ma nigga...u look so changed back then....good work pal...keep the reviews going ...damn helpful

[@BadBoyBobby85]

My 2nd Android phone was the Nexus 4, I wish I'd kept it. It was one of the prettiest phones ever. And the fact I added LTE to it made it so cool

[@DeRussellMasina]

I have enjoyed my Nexus 4 tremendously. Best phone I've ever had.

[@ashisbanerjee7496]

One of my favourite phones of all time...

[@spoofer07]

Still have mine. Still works like a charm.

[@wameed98]

I miss this phone bro

[@sanyatgoogle]

Hi Marques, Definitely your channel is one of the best in my collection. Especially the quality of the shots and the editing that goes in each of your reviews are superb! What camera do you use for capturing all your reviews? is it a cell phone camera or a full fledged one!? Question about Nexus 4's camera: I see most review not going in favour of the camera, I would like to know - is this to do with the lens or the chipset or is this only a software issue which can be fixed by a tweak?

[@zachmurai]

Im practically drooling over this. I need this phone ASAP

[@R-V.]

Great review! for me watching video reviews helps me decide if should i buy a certain phone or not. its really helpful that's why I give all reviewers two thumbs up!

[@naelshichida7940]

Thank you so much Marques! You helped me to decide for the nexus 4 and it really is an amazing phone thank you and keep up the good work!

[@MattyVice]

I loved this phone

[@gamesforyou_788]

I still use this phone

[@K2APX]

Just got mine. So happy.

[@MatthewCyUK]

I miss this phone - and the pricing - awesome strategy to get people onto "what should a stock android phone look and work like?"! Happy days!!

[@iyoungster15]

I love watching your reviews!! You give really honest review!!

[@TheRenzer9]

great review my friend..there was hardly anything u missed over there..just point to point watever was necessary to know about it and really thanks for pointing out the constraints for 4G LTE..good one !

[@elizabethlogsdon8481]

My friend just upgraded to this phone from a Tmobile my touch. She loves it. She recommended this to me. I'm upgrading from a Samsung Galaxy S Blaze. I already love this phone..

[@SomeBotOfficial]

they need to bring back the Nexus Line. This was the first "Premium" phone I owned and absloutely loved it..and miss it. :/

[@sentadoensilla]

I'm only one missing these great design on smartphones? Right now all brands drop the same phone with another model name. I miss you HTC one X, Nexus 6, Nexus 6P ...

[@TekGeekHD]

the nexus 4 is no less fragile than the likes of the iPhone 4 or 4S, people have been making a huge deal about the use of glass, but even with a couple drops, the glass isn't completely going to get destroyed, check out soldierknowsbest's nexus 4 review, he dropped the phone on purpose, not a scratch! :) I'd recommend it over the galaxy nexus for the generation.

[@123chrisbro]

finally a decent phone review that doesnt focus on the stock standard crap

[@MugenNoJiyuunin]

Really enjoying your reviews man! Cheers!

[@taylorgiles4844]

miss these days man

[@JumboHC]

Good job man ! Best review video i've seen so far ! Keep up the good work mate !

[@Nebnub]

The nostalgia is strong with this one

[@YasssStitch]

This phone was so far ahead of it's time...glass back, wireless charging, NFC, S4 Pro processor, etc.

[@raresmacovei8382]

Lumia 920 was just as advanced Minuses: 1 GB ram vs 2 GB. No glass back Pluses: Premium design Vastly better camera Optical image stabilization Better display (due to ClearBack and 60 Hz refresh rate) Always on Display

[@adwaitagnome]

After positive experiences with the Galaxy Nexus (the first smartphone I ever used) I really got hyped when this phone was coming out. I still miss the days of the holo interface, I thought it looked really cool.

[@TekGeekHD]

yes, definitely

[@Ktwoindahouse]

I gt the Google nexus 4 yesterday n Im very happy with it,i know i won't regret using it in the future...