The Galaxy S4 Google Edition will be sold through the Google Play Store, but it wont be offered at the same affordable Nexus 4 prices. Instead the Galaxy S4 Google Edition will cost $649 for its 16GB model.
We aren't sure if the higher pricing of this handset will allow it to garner the same demand the Nexus 4 saw, but we reckon the developer community will welcome the option of purchasing a Galaxy S4 will stock Android.
The fact that this device comes with LTE connectivity and a microSD slot is also a welcome addition as the current Nexus flagship doesn't feature either.
While it is extremely likely that the Galaxy S4 Google Edition will feature Snapdragon 600 processor which is being offered through other U.S. carriers. We cant help but hope the handset will feature the Octa core Exynos processor instead.
If you are interested in getting your hands on the Galaxy S4 Google Edition, you can do so after June 26th through the Google Play Store. It will be a GSM unlocked handset, which means it will work on AT&T and T-Mobile networks.