Nexus 4
Nexus 4 · Lge
- SoC
- ranchu
- RAM
- 1.5 GB
- Resolution
- —
- Android API
- 6.0 (23)
What this hardware actually means
Editorial interpretation generated from the device's self-reported fields and our SoC tier database. Cross-reference with the raw fields below; if you spot a contradiction, please tell us.
Platform & performance positioning
The lge Nexus 4 reports its platform as ranchu. The CPU exposes 2 cores. Without a confirmed SoC tier mapping for this platform string, we treat the device as unverified. If you're using this entry to compare against a phone you're inspecting, focus on the raw fields below rather than tier-level conclusions.
Day-to-day workload
1.5 GB of RAM is tight for 2026 standards — usable for the basics but limits modern app behavior.
This record reflects Android API level 23 (6.0). Android 7 or older — effectively retired; very few modern apps will run, and Google Play Services support is limited.
Trust & buying notes
Because this entry runs Android 6.0, treat it as a reference for older inventory: refurb shops sometimes flash old firmware to make a device look "stock," so a modern build date with this API level is a red flag.
Identity
- MANUFACTURER
- LGE
- BRAND
- lge
- MODEL
- Nexus 4
Operating System
- API
- 6.0 (23)
- PLATFORM
- ranchu
SoC / CPU
- CORES
- 2
Memory & Storage
- RAM
- 1.5 GB
Sensors
- ACCELEROMETER
- Goldfish
- MAGNETOMETER
- Goldfish
- BAROMETER
- Goldfish
- ALSPS
- Goldfish
Audio & Power
- CHARGER
- USE PMIC
Other
- SOUND
- Intel
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