I’ve been a dedicated iPhone user for the last five years since importing and jailbreaking the original iPhone. Back then the iPhone was out-of-this-world, a crisp block of glass and metal, in contrast to the competing plastic counterparts.

In late 2012 I was yearning for a change from the current iPhone 5, a little bored with the lack of software innovation and a desire to take a peak at the competition. The Google Nexus line appeared to be the best way to experience the true ‘Google Android’ experience and the Nexus 4 looked to fit the bill perfectly. After...