Rumor: Google's Next Nexus To Be The "Nexus 4G?"
Of course, Google then went on to launch the Nexus S — and things only got better with the launch of the Sprint Nexus S 4G a few weeks ago. But what’s next?
According to BGR, “what’s next” is tentatively called the “Nexus 4G”. So says their source, the Nexus 4G will feature a dual-core chipset clocked at either 1.2 Ghz (much like HTC‘s Sensation 4G) or 1.5 Ghz. BGR’s source squashed rumors that the phone would come with an Nvidia Kal-El processor. Instead, the source believes that an OMAP 4460 or a 28nm Krait-based Snapdragon are much more likely candidates. The source also mentioned a 720p HD “monster-sized” display, and said that this next model will scrap those physical Android menu buttons in favor of a software-only experience a la Honeycomb Tablets.
Other purported specs include a 4G radio of some sort (WiMax? LTE? Who knows!), 1GB of RAM, a 1-megapixel front-facing shooter and a 5-megapixel rear camera with 1080p HD video capture and playback. Oh, and that 5-megapixel camera I just mentioned: it’s supposed to be an advanced 5-megapixel sensor, said to deliver “class-leading image quality”, along with high-quality low-light performance.
Here’s the best part: The “Nexus 4G” is said to be the reference device for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. According to the source, Google hopes to make the phone available by Thanksgiving.
[via BGR]