Google Nexus 4 Reportedly Sells Over 1 Million Units

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In-demand smartphone shipped more than 375,000 units by the start of January.

Google's Nexus 4 smartphone, which is manufactured by LG, has reportedly sold over one million units since its launch on November 13, 2012.

Google and manufacturing partner LG had considerably underestimated the demand for their budget-priced Nexus 4. Both companies blamed each other in terms of the widespread reports pertaining to shortage issues.

Upon discussing the situation relating to the shortage of Nexus 4 inventory, Google co-founder and CEO Larry Page stated, "clearly there’s work to be done managing our supply better, and that is priority to our teams."

The Nexus 4 is powered by a 1.5 GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 2 GB of RAM, 8 or 16 GB of internal storage, a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera and a rear 8-megapixel camera. The device, which survives fairly well in a drop test, runs on Android 4.2 Jelly Bean and can be purchased through the Google Play Store unlocked for $299 for an 8 GB model or $349 for the 16 GB variant.

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12 Comments Comment from the forums
  • aicom
    The device, which survives fairly well in a drop test, runs on ...
    Thanks for that random tidbit.
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  • joytech22
    Google: WOO ONE MILLION!
    Apple: Isn't that cute.
    Samsung: Apple, You're one to talk.

    But in all seriousness, well done.
    It's a seriously good device.
    Reply
  • house70
    Zak, your articles are spammed the most. Put a filter up and stop embarrassing us.

    Also, this news is at least one month old, AND has been debunked: there is no correlation between the serials and the number of devices.
    Reply
  • killerclick
    They would have sold a lot more if the quantities were available. I just managed to order mine now, even though I wanted it from day one.
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  • JOSHSKORN
    No one around here cares about Apple. Good job GN4!
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  • invlem
    killerclickThey would have sold a lot more if the quantities were available. I just managed to order mine now, even though I wanted it from day one.
    Agreed, I managed to get mine during the 2nd offering in December, which sold out in 4 minutes... If they could supply the demand they'd be well above that number.
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  • deepblue08
    Yeah they could have sold more, I was going to get the Nexus 4, but it was taking so long to restock that I just went out and bought a SG3 because my ancient phone was dying.
    Reply
  • sliem
    Loving that device!
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  • Temp_Username
    Got mine in November. Been a solid device. My only gripe is that it occasionally reboots at random times.
    Reply
  • Star72
    Just got mine last week. Awesome phone for sure, & I was lucky enough to get it almost a week before the estimated ship date.
    Reply