Google Pixel 4 & Pixel 4 XL In Comparison: Differences Between Smartphones

2023 Author: Sheila Hailey | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 04:29

The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are very similar. Google basically released smartphone twins that don't differ except for the size and a few small details. We have summarized the biggest differences below:

Display: The Pixel 4 has a screen with a diagonal of 5.7 inches and a resolution with Full HD +. The Pixel 4 XL is slightly larger at 6.3 inches, but also offers a higher QHD + resolution.
Battery: That could be one of the biggest sticking points. The Pixel 4 only has a 2,800 mAh battery. The Pixel 4 XL is much better equipped with 3,700 mAh. The runtime should be better with the XL model.
Dimensions and weight: The Pixel 4 is of course more compact with its smaller display and battery. It comes to 147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm and 162 grams. The Pixel 4 XL is a bit more voluminous and heavy. It comes to 160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm and 193 grams.
Colors: The Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are available in the colors "Just Black" and "Clearly White". Only the smallest Pixel 4 with 64 GB of internal memory is also available as a limited edition in the color "Oh So Orange".
Price: The Pixel 4 starts at 749 euros, the Pixel 4 XL at 899 euros. There is 64 GB of internal memory for each. If you want to double the memory, you have to pay 100 euros more.

Our first impression of the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL:

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Overall, the Google Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL are very similar. In the end, you have to choose a size - and probably also the battery life. The Pixel 4's battery looks very small. In combination with the 90 Hertz display, this could be a problem.

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Here is a comparison of all important technical data:

	Google Pixel 4	Google Pixel 4 XL
Display	5.7 inch OLED panel, FHD + with 90 Hertz and HDR certification	6.3 inch OLED panel, QHD + with 90 Hertz and HDR certification
processor	Snapdragon 855 + Titan-M security chip
random access memory	6 GB
Internal memory	64 GB or 128 GB (not expandable)
Main camera	12.2 MP wide angle with f / 1.7 aperture, OIS, EIS, detection angle of 77 degrees 16 MP telephoto lens with f / 2.4 aperture, OIS, EIS, 52-degree angle of view, 2x zoom
Front camera & sensors	8 MP main camera with f / 2.0 aperture and 90 degree angle of view Near infrared camera emitter Near infrared camera point projector 2 near infrared cameras
software	Android 10 with Pixel Launcher (3-year update guarantee)
battery pack	2,800 mAh	3,700 mAh
Connectivity	WLAN 2.4 GHz + 5.0 GHz 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac 2x2 MIMO, Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC Google Cast, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, USB Type-C (USB 3.1), eSIM, LTE
Colours	Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange (64GB Limited Edition)	Just Black, Clearly White
Dimensions	147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm	160.4 x 75.1 x 8.2 mm
Weight	162 grams	193 grams
Others	Stereo speakers, IP68, wireless charging, active edge, motion sense