Optimus Nexus Rumours: Design, Specs and Wireless Charging
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Design rumour
An anonymous tipster who said they had handled the phone described it as resembling the Galaxy Nexus, without the sharp corners of earlier LG Optimus phones. Reported details:
- A silver ring around the edge of the screen, like the iPhone 3G.
- A Nexus logo on the back like the Nexus 7, with a four-colour X, plus LG branding.
- Android 4.2 that looked much like 4.1.1, with smoother transitions and the same mix of messaging apps.
Spec rumours
The phone was generally expected to match the Optimus G: a quad-core S4 processor, 2 GB of RAM and a 4.7-inch screen. A separate rumour listed three differences:
- Storage of only 8 GB and 16 GB.
- No expandable storage.
- A non-removable battery.
The author disliked the first two if true, because limited storage with no card slot restricts users. A sealed battery was acceptable if it lasted a full day of heavy use.
Wireless charging
The phone was also expected to support wireless charging. The author saw it mainly as less clutter and not a reason to buy or skip the phone.
What happened
The post asked readers when the phones would appear. Whether each rumour proved true is not recorded in the original text.
Frequently asked questions
Was this confirmed?
No. It was a collection of unconfirmed rumours.
Which Android version was mentioned?
Android 4.2, said to look much like Jelly Bean 4.1.1.
Why would storage matter?
Without a microSD slot, the built-in storage is all you get.