After all the leask and rumors, Google has officially announced the Pixel 4 and 4 XL during the MadeByGoogle event in New York. Once the initial shock over the uptick in prices from last year's Pixel 3 and 3 XL that weren't exactly affordable, Google would appear to have taken some steps to remedy some of the issues experienced with the Pixel 4's predecessors. Join us after the break to see how the Pixel 4 and 4 XL compare in terms of specifications to help you decide which is worth spending your hard-earned cash on.
Pixel 4 Pixel 4 XL
Announced 15 October, 2019 15 October, 2019
Released 22 October, 2019 22 October, 2019
Software Android 10 Android 10
Display 5.7-Inch 90Hz OLED, with FHD+
resolution
(2220 x 1080),
19:9 aspect ratio, 444ppi,
Gorilla Glass 5,
HDR support 6.3-Inch OLED, QHD+
resolution
(3200 x 1800),
19:9 aspect ratio,
537ppi, Gorilla Glass 5,
HDR support
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855,
Adreno 640,
Titan M security module,
Pixel Neural Core Qualcomm Snapdragon 855,
Adreno 640 GPU,
Titan M security module,
Pixel Neural Core
RAM 6GB 6GB
Storage 64GB/128GB,
Unlimited high-quality
storage with
Google Photos 64GB/128GB,
Unlimited high-quality
storage with
Google Photos
Rear Camera 12.2 MP dual-pixel rear camera,
ƒ/1.7,
Auto-focus, dual-pixel phase
detection,
Optical + electronic image
stabilization,
77° field of view,
1.4 μm pixel width;
16 MP telephoto camera,
ƒ/2.4,
Auto-focus with phase detection,
Optical + electronic image
stabilization,
Spectral + flicker sensor,
52° field of view,
1.0 μm pixel width
12.2 MP dual-pixel rear camera,
ƒ/1.7,
Auto-focus, dual-pixel phase
detection,
Optical + electronic image
stabilization,
77° field of view,
1.4 μm pixel width;
16 MP telephoto camera,
ƒ/2.4,
Auto-focus with phase detection,
Optical + electronic image
stabilization,
Spectral + flicker sensor,
52° field of view,
1.0 μm pixel width
Front camera 8 MP wide-angle camera,
ƒ/2.0, fixed focus,
NIR flood emitter,
NIR dot projector,
2 NIR cameras,
90° field of view,
1.22 μm pixel width 8 MP wide-angle camera,
ƒ/2.0, fixed focus,
NIR flood emitter,
NIR dot projector,
2 NIR cameras,
90° field of view,
1.22 μm pixel width
Camera Features Group Selfie Cam,
Night Sight,
Top Shot,
Portrait Mode,
Super Res Zoom,
Motion Auto Focus,
HDR+,
Frequent Faces,
Dual exposure controls,
Motion Sense Group Selfie Cam,
Night Sight,
Top Shot,
Portrait Mode,
Super Res Zoom,
Motion Auto Focus,
HDR+,
Frequent Faces,
Dual exposure controls,
Motion Sense
Security Face Scanner Face Scanner
Battery 2,800 mAh 3,700 mAh
Charging USB-C 3.1 with 18W charging,
Fast Wireless Charging USB-C 3.1 with 18W charging,
Fast Wireless Charging
IP Rating IP68 IP68
Sensors Accelerometer,
Ambient Light Sensor,
Barometer (Altimeter),
Face ID,
Gyroscope, Proximity Accelerometer,
Ambient Light Sensor,
Barometer (Altimeter),
Face ID,
Gyroscope, Proximity
Connectivity WiFi-a/b/g/n/ac ,
(2.4GHz & 5GHz),
Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC,
GPS, WiFi-a/b/g/n/ac
(2.4GHz & 5GHz),
Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC,
GPS,
Dimensions 68.8 x 147.1 x 8.2 mm 75.1 x 160.4 x 8.2 mm
Weight 162g 193g
Updates Minimum 3 years of OS
and security updates Minimum 3 years of OS
and security updates
Design Soft touch glass back,
Active Edge™ Soft touch glass back,
Active Edge™
Colors Just Black, Clearly White,
Oh-So-Orange Just Black, Clearly White,
Oh-So-Orange
Price 64GB: £669/£769,
128GB: $799/$899 64GB: £829/£929,
128GB: $899/$999
What do you think? Is the Pixel 4 XL worth the added expense for a better display and battery over the regular Pixel 4?
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