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Google Nexus 4 (LG E960)
Google2012
Google FlagshipLegacy CellularReleased 2012

Google Nexus 4 (LG E960)

Full factory technical datasheet and laboratory hardware reference for the Google Nexus 4 (LG E960), featuring the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 (28nm), a 4.7" True HD IPS Plus (Zerogap Touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 2) panel, and a 8MP optical camera system.

Platform / SoC
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
Display
4.7" • 60Hz
Main Camera
8 MP
Battery & Charging
2100 mAh • 5W
Weight & IP Rating
139g • None
Launch OS
Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Quick Technical Verdict & Summary

Hardware Engineering Overview: Google Nexus 4 (LG E960)

The Google Nexus 4 (LG E960) is a high-performance mobile computing device engineered around the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 (28nm) (4-core 1.5 GHz Krait, Adreno 320). It features a 4.7" True HD IPS Plus (Zerogap Touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 2) at 1280 × 768 px (318 ppi WXGA) with 60Hz refresh rate and up to 470 nits peak brightness. Optics include a 8 MP 1/3.2" BSI CMOS primary sensor with electronic stabilization paired with 1x zoom, powered by a 2100 mAh battery with 5W wired fast charging.

Compute & Processing Architecture
Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 (28nm) equipped with 4-core 1.5 GHz Krait and Adreno 320. Runs Android 4.2 Jelly Bean with Face Unlock.
Display & Luminescence Benchmarks
4.7" True HD IPS Plus (Zerogap Touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 2) panel delivering 1280 × 768 px (318 ppi WXGA) (15:9) at 60Hz and 470 nits peak luminance.
Optics & Cinema Video Recording
8 MP 1/3.2" BSI CMOS sensor (f/2.4) with 1x. Video capture: 1080p Full HD at 30 fps, Photo Sphere 360°.
Battery, Power & Build Metallurgy
2100 mAh battery with 5W wired fast charging. Chassis: Front and rear Gorilla Glass 2 with holographic crystal reflection dot pattern with None.

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6 CORE MODULES
01

Platform & Compute Architecture

System-on-Chip node fabrication, CPU core topology, and neural compute acceleration

System on Chip (SoC)Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 (28nm)
CPU Microarchitecture & Cores4-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)Adreno 320
Memory / RAM Configurations2 GB
Internal Storage & Expansion8 GB / 16 GB
02

Display & Visual Engineering

Panel luminescence, adaptive refresh dynamics, color bit depth, and glass protection

Display Panel TechnologyTrue HD IPS Plus (Zerogap Touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 2)
Screen Diagonal Size4.7 inches
Native Resolution & Pixel Density1280 × 768 px (318 ppi WXGA)
Aspect Ratio15:9
Refresh Rate Range60 Hz
Peak Brightness Luminescence470 nits (Peak)
03

Camera Array & Computational Optics

Sensor format, physical aperture, optical stabilization, and cinema video pipeline

Primary Sensor Resolution8 Megapixels (MP)
Primary Sensor Format1/3.2" BSI CMOS
Primary Lens Aperturef/2.4
Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)No Hardware OIS (Electronic EIS Only)
Ultra-Wide SensorNo Dedicated Ultra-Wide Sensor
Telephoto & Periscope System1x
Master Video Recording Matrix1080p Full HD at 30 fps, Photo Sphere 360°
Front Selfie Camera1.3 MP (f/2.8) — Video: 720p at 30 fps
04

Battery & Power Dynamics

Cell chemical capacity, wired power delivery protocol, and wireless charging

Nominal Battery Capacity2100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging Peak Wattage5W Power Delivery
Wireless Inductive ChargingSupported (Up to 5W Wireless)
05

Chassis, Structural Build & Durability

Frame metallurgy, structural ingress protection, and physical dimensions

Structural Build & MetallurgyFront and rear Gorilla Glass 2 with holographic crystal reflection dot pattern
Ingress Protection (IP Rating)None
Physical Dimensions (H × W × D)133.9 × 68.7 × 9.1 mm
Total Weight139 g (4.90 oz)
06

Connectivity, Ports & Operating System

Launch firmware version, physical I/O connectors, cellular generations, and biometrics

Operating System at LaunchAndroid 4.2 Jelly Bean
Physical Interface PortMicro-USB 2.0 (SlimPort HDMI)
Cellular & 5G Generation3G HSPA+ 42 Mbps
Biometric Authentication HardwareFace Unlock
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