Nexus 4 has an HDR photo mode, which produces great results with surprisingly fast processing, and Google has greatly improved its photo editing options, making tweaking your images easier and faster than before. The camera produces vivid images with a relatively low noise and excellent color clarity.

Google has so much more control over the Nexus phones—having a Nexus means you get updates almost as soon as Google releases them. You'll also have more stable ROMs, better rooting methods, and all around an easier time hacking and tweaking your phone.