... And back to the article....
I thought it was a halfway decent comparison
for the non-tech user. That being said, I know PLENTY of non-tech people who chose the N4 over the GS3 (unfortunately there wasn't a mini around to compare with).
Ultimately, as is always the case, it comes down to preference! What may be the perfect phone for one may not be the perfect phone for another.
6 of one... half dozen of the other.
Personally, I don't want/need LTE. I don't want/need Touchwiz. I prefer vanilla android and fast updates that don't have to go through Manufacturer and Carrier (and back and forth). Camera... eh, I've got an SLR and a P&S for that... if I want QUALITY photos I'm NOT going to use a phone (regardless of which phone it is or isn't). I'm not a fan of Samsung builds or their radios or GPS (though to be fair I haven't received my N4 yet and can only rely on experience from playing the the N4 of family).
Glass back vs plastic back.... whatever, it'll have a case on it either way.
Screen size... whatever, I'm not picky enough to NOT buy a phone because of less than an inch difference.
Processor... well, to me this one is a gimmy'.
Like I said... at the end of the day I may prefer phone X while you prefer phone Y and she prefers phone I and he prefers phone Q. No skin off of my back either way... I'm not going to troll others for their thoughts or preferences on a phone... I'm glad they have what works best for them.