If you have recently picked up a Nexus 4, you are undoubtedly looking for some accessories to go with your smartphone. Here we list for you the best accessories you can pick up for you beautiful Nexus 4.
Ok, so the Nexus 4 has been available globally for quite some time and was recently made officially available in India. There is a white version of the smartphone as well, which looks pretty darn sexy! The Nexus 4 is one gorgeous smartphone without a doubt.
The front of the smartphone has the 4.7-inch display and it is beautiful to look at especially since the glass curves towards the edge, which is not only stylish but has utility as well (to access the lock screen apps, you swipe from the edge of the display). The rear of the smartphone is a different story all together. You have a glass back with a prism like design, which reflect every time you throw some light on it. The back however is subject to getting scratched easily.
Once the novelty of the Nexus 4 being a beauty in your hands wears off, you will want to add some utility and protection to the smartphone. This is where the accessories come into play. So, apart from just protecting it with cases and some security guards, here we will list for you a list of what we think are the best accessories (including cases) you can purchase for your Nexus 4.
1.Cases
Cases for the Nexus 4 are dime a dozen and even though you don’t want to cover that beautiful device with a case especially since the case hides the back, trust us when we say that you will be compelled to do so once you have dropped the device a couple of times and see some scratches on its back.
If you don’t want to hide the back and just want a bumper around the smartphone, we suggest you take a look at the official Nexus 4 bumper made by LG. Sure, it isn’t officially available in India but if you are one who wants to keep their cases simple, you can order one from Ebay for Rs. 2,200. It’s quite expensive, but there’s nothing like owning the official bumper.
If you are looking for something to protect the rear of the smartphone as well as show it off, you can take a look at the Rearth Ringke Fusion Case for the Google Nexus 4. It’s priced at Rs. 1,130 and not only provides you with a bumper around the smartphone but a transparent protection for the back so people can still see the gorgeous back of the smartphone.
If you are one who wants the typical leather pouch that doubles up as a wallet for the Nexus 4, you can consider the ZENUS LG Google Nexus 4 Premium Leather Wallet Case Cover priced at Rs. 3,000. It not only covers the entire smartphone but also gives you some place to keep your money and credit cards. It’s nice for those that don’t want to carry a wallet with them.
For those of you with children in the house, we recommend the Retail Ballistic Shell Gel SG Rugged Tough Case Cover for the LG Nexus 4. The case is priced at Rs. 2,239 and will save the smartphone from a few drops. The case also adds a grip to the smartphone.
2.Wireless charging
The Nexus 4 boast of wireless charging capabilities and if you are interested in putting these capabilities to the test, we’ve listed some wireless chargers for you to consider. To start with you have the official Nexus 4 Wireless Charger orb that will cost you a whopping Rs. 7,900. Apart from being cool, the orb also looks like something you can keep on the centre table and have your friends awe as you place your smartphone on the orb and watch it charge.
If you want a budget wireless charger for your Nexus 4, you can take a look at the Qi Wireless Charging Plate Pad Charger. Priced at Rs. 2,745, this charger not only works with the Nexus 4 but with the Lumia 920 as well. The charger is slim, light and has a simple yet attractive design and is way cheaper than the official orb.
3.Battery pack
The Nexus 4 has a unibody design, so you don’t have access to the 2100mAh battery. You can carry a plethora of on the go charger with you wherever you go but nothing beats a battery pack that sticks to your smartphone like a cover. For this you can take a look at the Mugen Power 4500mAh Power Case for the LG Nexus 4. As the name suggests, the pack adds 4500mAh to the 2100mAh battery housed in the smartphone.
4.Car mount
If you are someone who uses the smartphone while driving (even though we strongly recommend that you shouldn’t), you should use a car mount to house the smartphone. This is especially useful if you are one who uses Navigation apps on the smartphone. For a modest Rs. 1,500, you can get a Car Mount Cradle for the Nexus 4. Sure, most of the car mounts are built to house a variety of devices (a one size fits all if you will), and there are many more options to choose from.
5.Gaming controller
Playing games on the Nexus 4 is a treat, but there are times when the touchscreen doesn’t feel like the ideal controller, especially if you are one who plays a lot of action, adventure or FPS games on the phone. If you want the comfort of physical controls on the smartphone, you can consider picking up the MOGA Mobile Gaming System for Android. With the game pad, you get free downloads of Sonic CD and PAC-MAN by Namco included with purchase. The controller works with any smartphone running Android 2.3 or higher. It runs on 2 AAA batteries, and for now, is easily available via the U.S., Amazon.com store, so shipping will be extra.
There are hundred of more LG Nexus 4 accessories, but in this list we have listed the ones that we think are unique to the smartphone and are ones you can consider purchasing depending on your requirement. If you think there are some other cool accessories for the Nexus 4 available in the market, do share your recommendations with your fellow readers, and us, in the comments section below.