Google Pixel 4 XL review

29 Oct 2019
The Google Pixel 4 duo was not Google's best-kept secret. We saw pictures of the phone weeks before the event, and we even learned about Face unlock while Google teased the Motion Sense features ahead of its event. The Google Pixel 4 XL represents everything that Google has learned in the first four iterations of the Google Pixel, including a mid-cycle and mid-range Pixel 3a which was very well received.

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    123, 30 Oct 2019i tested myself iphone 11 pro max, I must add it to the bes... morePro & Pro Max also impractical pricing for what it offers. I have the fastest mobile on paper iPhone 11 but when compared with my M20P it struggles bit on many instances may be due to weak WiFi. Apps freezing etc...hence pricing vs value for expensive mobiles are being challenged by the buyers. Google is just keep pushing higher pricing through Pixel thinking that it will stick in the market with average specs on few areas.

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      • Fmx
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      jtrogr, 30 Oct 2019You can do so much more on a Note 10+ than on a OnePlus whe... moreworse camera performance!

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        Anonymous, 30 Oct 2019camera is not even great upgrade other than few software tr... moreAfter the Mate 30 Pro's samples, any other phone seems like a few tiers behind.

          The battery test seems off with what i have seen on a youtube video where it is compared with 11 pro max, note 10 plus and 7t pro. It holds on quiet well against the other 3 (comes in very close to note 10 plus). It scored 8hr and 30min screen on time with social media, gaming, bench marking and youtube mixed.

            Wow iphone is a beast.. only phone from 2019, that will last 5-6 years of update...

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              • rJB
              • 30 Oct 2019

              The hype surrounding the Pixel 4 camera is grossly exaggerated... The images from the One Plus 7T / Pro camera look considerably better both in good light and low light... So much for Google's dominance in photography... Most Chinese manufacturers have caught up and in some cases exceeded the bar Google once set...

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                nomercy, 30 Oct 2019Best camera on any phone = Huawei Mate 30 pro. Best all a... moreYou can do so much more on a Note 10+ than on a OnePlus when it comes to all-around devices.

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                  SigmaR, 30 Oct 2019The battery itself is not bad at all. Some companies can sq... more2K display with 90Hz refresh rate along with face ID potentially being on all the time because Google (lol)...3,700 mAH was not going to be enough and I called it. Same with the Xperia 1 with its 4K display and abysmal 3,300 mAH battery. If phones are going to use powerful panels, you HAVE to have a bigger battery. Asus ROG, iPhone 11 series, and Nubia Red Magic figured that out. Don't know why Google couldn't figure it out.

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                    • 30 Oct 2019

                    I like it

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                      nomercy, 30 Oct 2019Best camera on any phone = Huawei Mate 30 pro. Best all a... morei tested myself iphone 11 pro max, I must add it to the best camera phone
                      other than that I agree 100% with your charts!

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                        Atrax, 30 Oct 2019I really don't understand your point. You disagree with me ... moreyes it should be below 4.0 I agree. sorry for adding phone you not mentioned

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                          Nick Tagataka, 30 Oct 2019Well, I sincerely wish that would be true.. The trade ban o... moreyes it does, but in 2-3 weeks max 1 month ban will be down
                          mark my words
                          and mate30 and pro goes full 100% global and google services and all like any other phone and like in the past before may 2019

                            nomercy, 30 Oct 2019Best camera on any phone = Huawei Mate 30 pro. Best all a... moreXiaomi beats Realme with much better cameras and OS...and cheaper..Mi9t Pro,even Mi9 Pro 5G..

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                              • 30 Oct 2019

                              camera is not even great upgrade other than few software tricks quality its not top one.
                              and it average pretty much everything else and abysmal in battery life

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                                Julian M, 30 Oct 20194/5 seems awfully generous given the phone's shortcomings (... moreI agree. I returned my pixel 4 xl after few days and am back to my pixel 2xl. will wait for pixel 5 and unless the 2xl breaks down, don't need a phone but for a better battery life tbh. Loompaoompa

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                                  • 30 Oct 2019

                                  I have the Pixel 4 XL 128GB in Clearly white and definitely am happy with the phone. Pixels have never been about competing in mere paper specs but rather about offering a great user experience with great camera. The Pixel 4 is definitely an upgrade over the Pixel 3. Great camera, great software and much better battery than reviewers give it credit for. I have used many phones and generally they all are good in specific areas but Pixels have been my favorite recently.

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                                    • 30 Oct 2019

                                    The only reason why Google was praised was the camera and now, even the 7T Pro beat it on some shots. So why bother buying such a crap? Google is seriously garbage even Apple was able to make this years Iphones very interesting. Apple over Google anyday.

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                                      • 30 Oct 2019

                                      Mate 30 Pro has better battery life. I prefer Mate 30 Pro for longevity.

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                                        123, 30 Oct 2019edit myself - 6 different 5G bands. uncomapreble with compe... moreI really don't understand your point. You disagree with me saying that the rating is too high for this phone, but then you say it's a fair rating because they made too many compromises and stuff...
                                        I sense a language barrier issue here...
                                        You're just giving me tech specs of a random Huawei phone.
                                        I'm saying the phone is not in a 4.0 state at the moment, and the star ratings in general are pointless and useless and should be ignored or removed all together, they diminish the integrity and credibility of the reviewer. Same goes for movies and video game ratings. "This game is 90%"... 90% of what? Good? Bad? 90% action? 90% sex scenes? Buying games or renting a movie based on stars and imdb points is idiotic, same as buying a phone based on that. It's personal preference and tastes and needs, not everyone cares about the same features in the same way. Coldn't care less about the camera on my phone, or a headphone jack, for example. Yeah, I'm one of those weirdos.