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Description
The Pixel 4 XL is the best that Google has to offer and if you don't mind paying a premium price and overlooking a couple of shortcomings at launch, then you'll be a happy camper with Google's new phone. If you'd rather get the most out of your $899, you might want to consider getting something else or wait until the phone is discounted (which usually happens around Black Friday).
To avoid ending this review on a low note, we will say that we really like the new design of the phone. The soft-touch glass feels amazing, the textured metal frame is great, and the Pixel's display is better than ever. The Google Pixel's camera is amazing and its tendency to capture every range of exposure with detail makes it a joy to shoot with.
Performance:
Camera:
Quality:
Price:
Things I like
Gorgeous, color-accurate display.
Unique textured design.
Quick and reliable Face unlock.
Great camera performance.
Things I don't like
Wonky 90Hz display execution at launch.
Half-baked Motion Sense features.
Below average battery endurance.
We're missing the ultra-wide camera.
No fingerprint reader while the competition has already gone through a few generations of under-display readers.
Face unlock can be triggered with eyes closed and it's not yet supported by banking apps.
No bundled cable earbuds or an adapter.
Limited market availability (even more so due to the Motion Sense radar).
Overall Ratings:
Verdict
Google has been taking note of what others have been doing. With Pixel 4, it has added more layers to the software like more advanced customization of icons and colors, as well as well-improved gesture control, and Google Assistant's voice commands feel near-instantaneous. The instant-transcription voice recording app was a nice addition, but we were left wanting more.
The Google Pixel really excels in the camera department, but Google doesn't seem too worried about the competition when it should be. It feels like Google is relying solely on its camera prowess to push sales of the Pixel 4 and 4 XL while merely getting by in other aspects like display technology (we want a brighter AMOLED display) but more specifically, battery life.
Description
The Pixel 4 XL is the best that Google has to offer and if you don't mind paying a premium price and overlooking a couple of shortcomings at launch, then you'll be a happy camper with Google's new phone. If you'd rather get the most out of your $899, you might want to consider getting something else or wait until the phone is discounted (which usually happens around Black Friday).
To avoid ending this review on a low note, we will say that we really like the new design of the phone. The soft-touch glass feels amazing, the textured metal frame is great, and the Pixel's display is better than ever. The Google Pixel's camera is amazing and its tendency to capture every range of exposure with detail makes it a joy to shoot with.
Performance:
Camera:
Quality:
Price:
Things I like
Gorgeous, color-accurate display.
Unique textured design.
Quick and reliable Face unlock.
Great camera performance.
Things I don't like
Wonky 90Hz display execution at launch.
Half-baked Motion Sense features.
Below average battery endurance.
We're missing the ultra-wide camera.
No fingerprint reader while the competition has already gone through a few generations of under-display readers.
Face unlock can be triggered with eyes closed and it's not yet supported by banking apps.
No bundled cable earbuds or an adapter.
Limited market availability (even more so due to the Motion Sense radar).
Overall Ratings:
Verdict
Google has been taking note of what others have been doing. With Pixel 4, it has added more layers to the software like more advanced customization of icons and colors, as well as well-improved gesture control, and Google Assistant's voice commands feel near-instantaneous. The instant-transcription voice recording app was a nice addition, but we were left wanting more.
The Google Pixel really excels in the camera department, but Google doesn't seem too worried about the competition when it should be. It feels like Google is relying solely on its camera prowess to push sales of the Pixel 4 and 4 XL while merely getting by in other aspects like display technology (we want a brighter AMOLED display) but more specifically, battery life.
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