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Sure, the Nexus 4 is not without its hiccups, but none of its predecessors have been perfect, either. And given the boost in real-world performance, the better camera and various other new features, it's even more tempting than all those previous devices whose shoes it's trying to fill.

It’s a truly exemplary piece of hardware that showcases the best of what Google can offer in a smartphone when crufty user interface skins from hardware makers and bloatware from carriers are cut out of the equation.

Google's Nexus 4 offers the best overall user experience you'll find on Android, and arguably any mobile platform, today. Its unadulterated Google Android 4.2 software combined with a spectacular display, outstanding performance, excellent camera and inspired design make for a compelling package.

If you're an Android enthusiast, the Nexus 4 is obviously the phone to have right now... On its own, the Nexus 4 would otherwise be phenomenally great hardware. As a Nexus, it's a level even beyond that.

While the LG Nexus 4 wins on internal performance and user experience, anyone shopping for an unlocked phone should consider a comparable LTE handset first.

If you’re an Android enthusiast, a tinkerer, someone who hates signing multi-year contracts for high-end hardware, or just enjoy experiencing the bleeding edge, you really can’t buy this thing fast enough.

Should I Buy It? Probably. As of right now, it is officially my favorite phone by a healthy margin. It’s just so fast, so smooth, and the software is great. At times it feels like things open faster that you even think them. Even it being limited to HSPA+ (not LTE) doesn’t really hurt it much.

Overall, the Nexus 4 is a good phone, with especially good prices for unlocked versions. But I’d advise Android buyers to consider other models with LTE, better speakers, and the ability to add more memory and work on all carriers. ... I found the Nexus 4 more evolutionary than revolutionary.

LG's Google Nexus 4 is a powerful unlocked smartphone with a beautiful, minimalist design, fast performance, and the latest version of Android.

The Google Nexus 4's swift performance, bright and crisp display and Android 4.2 software make it a good choice for Android purists, but the lack of 4G LTE is a letdown.

hotness. As far as handsets go, it's impressive: it's got quad-core innards, a vibrant display, and a brand new shiny version of Android ... There's also the glaring omission of LTE.

With the Nexus 4, the compromise is as small as its ever been, and the fact that it’s so very affordable makes it strongly recommended for those wanting the best of Android today.

With a great high-definition screen, power only rivalled by the Galaxy Note 2, a wealth of great software features and a ridiculously low price, the Google Nexus 4 is almost certainly the best Android device around, never mind the best value.

If you're a heavy phone camera user, you might have cause to complain, but otherwise, the Nexus 4 is worth being excited about.

Whether you want the latest Android updates first, or you just want a really powerful phone for a comparatively low price, the Nexus 4 is for you.

The Nexus 4 represents outstanding value for money. The lack of 4G and no expandable memory will push some potential users elsewhere, but the combination of an excellent screen, an attractive ... design and superb software make the Nexus 4 one of the best smartphones on the market.

Google fixed every feature I have complained about on my Galaxy – the camera, the build quality, and the performance issues ... To sum it up: the Nexus 4 is a big, beautiful, well-rounded phone with one big tradeoff. One that's holding me back from replacing my older Nexus with it.

The Nexus 4 is an excellent smartphone that delivers top performance and features a stylish design for a sweet price. Getting the unlocked version at $299 is certainly the best value proposition of the new Google phone.

But make no mistake – this is the best Nexus handset so far by a long shot. We love it and can't recommend it highly enough. It could seriously be a contender for our best smartphone of 2012. If you're due a new phone, you should check the Google Nexus 4 out without delay.

... the Google Nexus 4 is a highly recommended handset for those wanting to join the high-end handset revolution.

The phone's not without compromise, but it's also an easy phone to recommend, especially for the price... You simply cannot find a better deal on a high-end smartphone.

Certainly, the Nexus 4 may not be the ultimate smartphone right now, but taking all things into consideration, it’s hard to not to admire this smartphone.

The fact that they’ve then given you a smartphone which has a specs sheet to rival the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S3 for under £300 should only reinforce the fact that this is Google at its best.

Another year, another Nexus. There’s certainly plenty to like about the Nexus 4, especially if you’re not in an LTE-equipped area. If you’ve skipped the Galaxy Nexus, or are just looking to jump aboard the Android bandwagon, the Nexus 4 is a solid option.

Indeed, with that plain vanilla Android, the Nexus 4 feels almost like a phone without a soul – functional, adequate, great even. But not one that will inspire the queues around the block we see for Apple and Samsung.

If you’re an Android developer, you absolutely, definitely, without a doubt, should be preparing to purchase this phone... LG had performed an impressive feat here, securing a future for themselves in the Android universe with one impressive beast of a device.

Normally a Nexus device is worthy of your consideration just for the software, but this is the first Nexus where the hardware is also a huge selling point.

Aside from some very irritating shortcomings, the Nexus 4 is my favorite Android device in the world. It’s a great reference device to show other manufacturers how it’s done, and LG has done a beautiful job.

Is it a great phone? Absolutely. Is it the best Nexus yet? I’d argue yes, it is... I think most consumers would be best suited with a more powerful 4G LTE device, even if its price point is pretty sweet.

Altogether, Google's Nexus 4 (made by LG) is a promising device. The premium smartphone only marginally misses "Very Good". Problems with reconnecting to an existing Wi-Fi network are annoying in practice and will hopefully be eliminated by a software update.

If you’re already drinking Google juice, there are very few cups that are better than the Nexus 4. Unless you want LTE, then get a Samsung Galaxy S III.