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Google Pixel 4 vs Google Pixel 4 XL

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GooglePixel 4GooglePixel 4 XL
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019October 2019
Display
Screen size5.7″6.3″
Resolution2280 × 10803040 × 1440
Sharpness443 pixels per inch534 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typeFlexible OLED; 19:9 aspect ratio; 2,280 × 1,080 resolution confirmed by NotebookcheckFlexible OLED; 19:9 aspect ratio; 3,040 × 1,440 resolution confirmed by Notebookcheck and TechRadar
Pixel density444 ppi537 ppi
Always-on displayAlways-on display; Now PlayingAlways-on display; Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 5Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Display featuresAmbient EQ; Smooth Display up to 90 Hz depending on content; UHDA-certified HDR; 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour; true blackAmbient EQ; Smooth Display up to 90 Hz depending on content; UHDA-certified HDR; 100,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour; true black
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 855Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage64 GB, 128 GB64 GB, 128 GB
CPU64-bit octa-core CPU; maker lists 2.84 GHz + 1.78 GHz; Titan M security module64-bit octa-core CPU; maker lists 2.84 GHz + 1.78 GHz; Titan M security module
GPUAdreno 640Adreno 640
Storage type6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.1 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto camera16 MP16 MP
Optical zoom2×2×
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main cameraDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisationDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation
Telephoto cameraPhase-detection autofocus; f/2.4; 1.0 μm pixels; 52° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation; 2× optical zoom identified by NotebookcheckPhase-detection autofocus; f/2.4; 1.0 μm pixels; 52° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisation; 2× optical zoom identified by Notebookcheck
Front cameraf/2.0; 1.22 μm pixels; fixed focus; 90° field of viewf/2.0; 1.22 μm pixels; fixed focus; 90° field of view
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 240 fpsRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 240 fps
Front video1080p at 30 fps1080p at 30 fps
Camera featuresNight Sight with astrophotography; Live HDR+; dual exposure controls; Super Res ZoomNight Sight with astrophotography; Live HDR+; dual exposure controls; Super Res Zoom
Battery and charging
Battery2,800 mAh3,700 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detail2,800 mAh; actual endurance varies with use3,700 mAh; actual endurance varies with use
Wired chargingUp to 18 W using supplied USB-C adaptor; USB-PD 2.0; actual rates may varyUp to 18 W using supplied USB-C adaptor; USB-PD 2.0; actual rates may vary
Wireless chargingQi-certified wireless charging; maker hardware sheet does not specify wattageQi-certified wireless charging; maker hardware sheet does not specify wattage
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight162 g193 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
Height × width147.1 × 68.8 mm160.4 × 75.1 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
MaterialsAluminium frame with matte hybrid coating; Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; soft-touch or polished rear finishAluminium frame with matte hybrid coating; Gorilla Glass 5 front and back; soft-touch or polished rear finish
ColoursJust Black, Clearly White, limited-edition Oh So OrangeJust Black, Clearly White, limited-edition Oh So Orange
ButtonsPower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesturePower button and volume controls; Active Edge squeeze gesture
Water resistance detailMaker lists IP68 dust and water protection; footnote refers to IPx8 water protection; charger and accessories are not water resistant; protection can diminish with wear, repair or damageMaker lists IP68 dust and water protection; footnote refers to IPx8 water protection; charger and accessories are not water resistant; protection can diminish with wear, repair or damage
BiometricsFace unlock using near-infrared flood emitter, dot projector and two NIR cameras; no fingerprint sensorFace unlock using near-infrared flood emitter, dot projector and two NIR cameras; no fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor Hub; spectral and flicker sensor; Motion Sense radarProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor Hub; spectral and flicker sensor; Motion Sense radar
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesThree microphones with noise suppressionThree microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10Android 10
Software updatesNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three yearsNo longer receives Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years
AI featuresPixel Neural Core for on-device processing; Recorder with on-device English transcription and search at launch; Google Assistant; Motion Sense skips songs and silences alarms, timers and calls, with regional restrictionsPixel Neural Core for on-device processing; Recorder with on-device English transcription and search at launch; Google Assistant; Motion Sense skips songs and silences alarms, timers and calls, with regional restrictions
Safety featuresPersonal Safety app; car crash detection initially available in English in the USPersonal Safety app; car crash detection initially available in English in the US
In the boxUK package includes 18 W USB-C power adaptor, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool and quick start guide; USB-C earbuds included only in certain other regionsUK package includes 18 W USB-C power adaptor, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool and quick start guide; USB-C earbuds included only in certain other regions
Connectivity
Mobile networkLTE Cat 18 download up to 1.2 Gbps and Cat 13 upload up to 150 Mbps; up to five-carrier aggregation, LAA and 4x4 downlink MIMO; no 5GLTE Cat 18 download up to 1.2 Gbps and Cat 13 upload up to 150 Mbps; up to five-carrier aggregation, LAA and 4x4 downlink MIMO; no 5G
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM; eSIM enabled in selected markets including the UK; operator dependentOne nano-SIM and eSIM; eSIM enabled in selected markets including the UK; operator dependent
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMODual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE; aptX, aptX HD and LDACBluetooth 5.0 + LE; aptX, aptX HD and LDAC
NFCNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese modelsNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese models
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone jackUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm headphone jack
PositioningMaker specifies dual-band GNSS (L1 + L5 and E1 + E5a), GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, plus BeiDou outside the US; Notebookcheck's review reported no dual-band supportDual-band GNSS (L1 + L5 and E1 + E5a); GPS, GLONASS and Galileo, plus BeiDou outside the US

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