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Model Name | Pixel 4 |
Wireless Carrier | Unlocked |
Operating System | Android |
Cellular Technology | LTE |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
Connectivity Technology | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth 5.0 + LE , Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), NFC, |
Color | Just Black |
Screen Size | 5.7 Inches |
Wireless network technology | LTE |
About this item
- Point and shoot for the perfect photo. Capture brilliant color and control the exposure balance of different parts of your photos.
- Get the shot without the flash. Night Sight is now faster and easier to use it can even take photos of the Milky Way.
- Get more done with your voice. The new Google Assistant is the easiest way to send texts, share photos, and more.
- A new way to control your phone. Quick Gestures let you skip songs and silence calls – just by waving your hand above the screen.
- End the robocalls. With Call Screen, the Google Assistant helps you proactively filter our spam before your phone ever rings.
- Battery 3140 mAh2
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Battery life | 3.5 | 4.1 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 3.6 |
Face recognition | 4.1 | 3.8 | 4.1 | 2.5 | — | 4.1 |
Value for money | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 3.9 | — | 3.9 |
Fingerprint reader | — | 4.1 | 2.6 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 3.7 |
Sold By | HUMAN TECH | Amazon.com | New Sky INC | CrownProducts | New Sky INC | Amazon.com |
display size | 5.7 inches | 6.8 inches | 6.3 inches | 6 inches | 5.8 inches | 6.1 inches |
memory capacity | 64 GB | 4 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
model name | Pixel 4 | Moto G Stylus 5G | Pixel 4 XL | Pixel 5 | Pixel 4a | Pixel 7a |
operating system | Android | Android 11.0 | Android | Android | Android | Android 13.0 |
connectivity tech | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth 5.0 + LE , Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), NFC, | Networks + Bands 5G: 2/5/25/26/41/66/71/77/78 4G: 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/18/19/20/25/26/29/30/38/39/40/41/48/66/71 3G: 1/2/4/5/8 Bluetooth Technology Bluetooth 5.0 Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 2.4GHz & 5GHz | Wi-Fi hotspot Location Services GPS (L1), A-GPS, LTEEP, SUPL, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou SIM Card Single SIM (1 Nano SIM + 1 microSD) | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, NFC | Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC, USB |
display type | OLED | LCD | OLED | — | OLED | OLED |
service provider | Unlocked | — | Wireless | — | unlocked | — |
From the manufacturer
Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
The Google phone.
Pixel 4 is the phone made the Google way, with a camera that takes the perfect shot every time. It’s also the first phone with Motion Sense.[3] Best of all, it’s built around the Google software you know and love, that’s always getting better.
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Beautiful photos, no matter where you take them.Capture brilliant color, even with photos you take in your favorite apps. Pixel 4 also lets you adjust the exposure balance of different parts of the photos separately. |
A new way to control your phone.Pixel 4 has Quick Gestures, letting you get things done without having to touch your phone. It’s great for when you’re driving, cooking, or enjoying your favorite tacos.[3] |
Power for the apps you use the most.Do more of what you love without having to look for a power outlet. The Adaptive Battery learns your favorite apps and reduces power to the ones you rarely use.[5] |
Wireless power.Quickly charge your phone with Pixel Stand.[6] You can also charge your Pixel 4 with any Qi-certified wireless charger. |
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Product information
Product Dimensions | 0.33 x 2.7 x 5.77 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.7 ounces |
ASIN | B07YMNLXL3 |
Item model number | GA01187-US |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #16,154 in Climate Pledge Friendly (See Top 100 in Climate Pledge Friendly) #2,366 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Electronics |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | Android |
RAM | 6 GB |
Connectivity technologies | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth 5.0 + LE , Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), NFC, |
Special features | Touchscreen, Bluetooth Enabled, Video Calling, 4K Video Recording, Text/Messaging, Camera, Smartphone, Built-In GPS |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen, Keyboard, Numeric Keypad |
Other camera features | Rear, Front |
Form Factor | Smartphone |
Color | Just Black |
Battery Power Rating | 2800 |
Phone Standby Time (with data) | 19 hours |
Whats in the box | USB-C to C cable, SIM tool, AC Adapter, OTG Dongle, Quick Start Guide |
Manufacturer | |
Date First Available | October 15, 2019 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
Standing screen display size | 5.7 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 6 GB |
Battery Capacity | 2800 Milliamp Hours |
Weight | 5.71 Ounces |
Charging Time | 6 H |
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Pixel 4 is the phone Made the Google way. So it’s built around the helpful Google software you know and love, that’s always getting better. 1) Learn more about Astrophotography on Pixel 4. 2) U.S only. English only. 3) Coming soon to Japan. Motion sense functional in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia, Taiwan, and most European countries. Not all phone features are controlled by motion sense. 4) U.S. & Canada only. English only. 5) Approximate battery life based on a mix of talk, data, standby, mobile Hotspot and use of other features, with motion sense off and always on display off. Use of motion sense, an Active display or data usage will decrease battery life. Pixel 4 and 4 XL testing conducted in Mountain View, California in August 2019 on pre-production hardware and software. Actual results may vary. 6) Up to 10 W with Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL charging with Pixel Stand (Sold Separately). Actual results may vary.
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Customers like the quality of the phone, saying it has an incredible camera. They also say the phone is snappy and has a flawless camera. However, some customers have reported issues with the battery life, saying the phone has mediocre battery life. They are also disappointed with the lock. Opinions are mixed on value, ease of use, image quality, performance, and charging.
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Customers like the quality of the cellular phone. They say that it's a high-quality phone at a budget price, with an incredible camera and flawless screen. Customers also appreciate the impressive build quality and 100% reliable design. Overall, customers find the phone to be a nice little phone with superb speakers.
"...Edit: After nearly a year, I just love this phone, absolutely rock-solid even with over a hundred apps installed, I'm revising from 4 to 5 stars **..." Read more
"...Stock Android is better than any other UI I've used (other than Nova launcher UI)*..." Read more
"...The camera is as solid as others describe...." Read more
"Size and fit in hand is amazingOS and quality is great...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the cellular phone. Some mention that it works great on all facets, and the Android O/S is clean and just works. However, others say that the phone did not operate properly, and a lot of apps would not work. The smart switch was very efficient, transferring all data from their old phone.
"...Apparently a Pixel speciality.Weird texting issues - occasionally, my text messages to certain users would start timing out and would..." Read more
"...like Google's own implementation of their Android O/S - it's clean and just works. There are some UI annoyances that I'll come to later...." Read more
"...The second issue I had with this experience is that the phone did not operate properly. When I plug the phone in it overheated...." Read more
"...issue is that since I've upgraded to Android 13, the Android Services Library keeps stopping upon opening some of my apps...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the image quality of the cellular phone. Some mention that it produces quality pictures even in low lighting without issues, and the images are sharp and represent colors well. However, others say that it's horrible, the phone itself is not great, and feels cheap.
"...got it all working reasonably well though it's a bit crazy and somewhat buggy. I sure wish Samsung would produce practical software like Google does...." Read more
"...Images are sharp, colors are represented well and the software allows you to achieve a finer finish than anyone should really expect from the sort..." Read more
"...'s something funky about the display contrast that makes it hard for me to read text. It's like the text doesn't stand out enough...." Read more
"...Night Sight is actually pretty cool and produces quality pictures even in low lighting without the obscenity of a flash...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the charging of the cellular phone. Some mention that the interface is smooth and fast, while others say that the charging port is starting to malfunction and the wireless charging feature stopped working.
"...The interface is smooth and fast, and while there may be slightly better screens on the more expensive flagship models, it's plenty sharp enough for..." Read more
"...Wireless charging is not fast, about 0.9 amps, compared to a fast charger which charges at nearly 3 amps (~1 hr full charge time) but it turns the..." Read more
"...All everyday apps works well. Wireless charging works fine" Read more
"...It charges slow on all my wireless chargers, stops charging partway through the night on some charging pads, won't charge with certain cords, etc...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the cellular phone. Some mention it's a great value and works for all their needs, while others say that it' s over priced for what you get.
"...this while watching a Thursday Night Football NFL game, and it worked well enough...." Read more
"...The price of Google one is also reasonable and gives enough space for original quality backup...." Read more
"...Its over priced for what you get, and Google has cut way too many corners seriously detracting from the value you receive vs. cost of the device at..." Read more
"...I really like the camera for the price, and it's a nice convenient phone with lots of important features...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the ease of use of the cellular phone. Some mention that it's very user friendly, simple, elegant, and light. However, others say that it is not intuitive, hard to maneuver from one app to another, time consuming, and annoying. The battery life is poor and the initial set up is a little tricky.
"...to just pick up the phone and look at it, it's so natural, quick and easy...." Read more
"...No headphones, no dongle, no USB-C to USB cable.The phone is simple, elegant, and light. And that last is not insignificant...." Read more
"...results in the app getting force-closed, which is obviously not a good user experience...." Read more
"...The face recognition to unlock works great and is easier than using things like fingerprint scans or pin codes*..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the cellular phone. They mention that it has a marginal life and starts to give out. Some say that the battery is small, with 2800 mAh.
"...Battery life is marginal, my only real complaint about the hardware. An overnight charge to 100% would all be gone by 7pm if I wasn't quite careful...." Read more
"...Towards the end, the battery was starting to give out and I was over the quality of the camera in it since I rely on that feature heavily in my work..." Read more
"...in bigger phones, but if you want a phone of this size, it has good battery life. It's twice as good as my old Samsung S7 was.*..." Read more
"...Still 64GB of storage, small 2800mah battery, no adapters, no headphones, no unlimited full res photo storage.. Other people have said this too...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the lock on the cellular phone. They mention that it's not unlocked, and that the unlocking of these phones is incomplete. They also say that the phone can only be unlocked manually in 2022.
"...Bad stuff: Most Android apps still do not support face unlock as biometic access, my OG Pixel's fingerprint was way more ubiquitous...." Read more
"...One out of 3 times I had to enter my PIN, as the Face Unlock did not work...." Read more
"...Perhaps the unlocking of these phones is somehow incomplete. I don't know, but they won't work 100% with the Total/Verizon network...." Read more
"...Face unlock is fast.Cons:1. No more unlimited storage for original size photos2. Motion sense does not work in some countries" Read more
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It's an expensive business getting a Pixel phone in this country (New Zealand) since it's a buy from Amazon in the US, shipping to the other end of the world, paying GST (our sales tax) converted to NZ dollars added up to $1,550.
Was it worth it? Let's take a look.
** Edit: After nearly a year, I just love this phone, absolutely rock-solid even with over a hundred apps installed, I'm revising from 4 to 5 stars **
I've owned a lot of android phones and had the Pixel 4 for a few months now and it's performed pretty much flawlessly, both the software and the hardware - as I expected it would. I really like Google's own implementation of their Android O/S - it's clean and just works. There are some UI annoyances that I'll come to later. Other makes (Huawei, Samsung) all seem to be clogged up with unnecessary and buggy extra apps and take years to get Android updates through. I get Google's updates within days of release and I've never had a bad one.
In their attempt to regain a handful of pixels from the bottom of the screen, Google have removed the Home and Back on-screen buttons and replaced them with gestures. This has or will probably occur on other makes of phone as Android 10 rolls out. The new gesture needs a swipe from the bottom edge (home) or from either side (back), and I pretty much hate it. ** Edit: You can turn that off and now I like it **
If you miss the edge (it's tricky if you have a case with a raised edge) then you end up swiping the app off to somewhere unwanted. If you get a bit close to the edge when you're scrolling within an app, you suddenly go home or back. It doesn't happen to me very often but when it does happen it's infuriating. Hint: When buying a case, look for one with a low profile on the screen side - though that won't protect the screen quite as well.
As for other features, I'm not so sure there's a lot to say. The main one is the face recognition lock which I've turned on and also the "Keep phone unlocked while I'm looking at it" option. I like that one, it saves the phone going black when I'm taking my time reading, or something. It's also nice to just pick up the phone and look at it, it's so natural, quick and easy. People seem unduly worried about the security of this feature, I'm not sure why except maybe for the unlock while you're asleep. If someone is in a position to do that, then they are also in a position to do many awful things to me and additionally, the banking and other vulnerable stuff on my phone has a further level of security.
The screen is up to par, and the glass is nice not picking up oily finger goop like all my others did after a while. I've given up on screen protectors, my phones are pretty safe being mostly in my pocket, and I like the feel of the screen. Feels like a solid build to me without being too heavy, though it's heavier than the Pixel 2 and has quite a bit more screen, mostly in the length.
People seem to rave about the camera and I agree it's good, but so was the Pixel 2 so the step up doesn't seem huge to me - but then I'm no camera buff. The Pixel 2 was a bit better at close-ups which I do a lot of when working with electronics. The Pixel 4 can be zoomed up to 8x but can't focus closer than about 120mm which limits its use as a macro camera. The P2 was good down to about 60mm. (4.7" and 2.4")
Sound is surprisingly good watching a video. There's nothing at the bass end but that's to be expected in such a small body. The volume is good and the sound spread is wide though perhaps a bit overdone. I'm not in a cathedral. I regularly use speakerphone and also Sennheiser Bluetooth headphones, and they perform very well on both phone calls and music. Bluetooth, WiFi, and 4G connectivity all seem solid.
Battery life is marginal, my only real complaint about the hardware. An overnight charge to 100% would all be gone by 7pm if I wasn't quite careful. To counter this I bought a charger for the car so I can give it a commute-time top-up and things are better now. Wireless charging is cool and Qi chargers all seem to work fine. Makes charging in the car a breeze with a charger built into the holder. Wireless charging is not fast, about 0.9 amps, compared to a fast charger which charges at nearly 3 amps (~1 hr full charge time) but it turns the phone into a hotplate and could affect battery life.
I recently bought a Samsung Galaxy Active 2 Smartwatch (SM-R810) and paired it up easily with the Pixel via Bluetooth, but with a fair amount of convoluted messing about with the Samsung apps got it all working reasonably well though it's a bit crazy and somewhat buggy. I sure wish Samsung would produce practical software like Google does. I did a review on the watch too.
So was it worth it? Probably not, but mostly because my old Pixel 2 was such a nice reliable workhorse that has never slowed down even with 150 or so apps. Every other phone I ever owned has slowly ground to a standstill. I use quite a lot of apps.
Am I glad I bought it? For sure, but I just can't part with the Pixel 2 so now that one's a spare.
The contents of the box are basic - you get a charging cable and a USB port to allow the transfer of data from your old phone, and that's it. No headphones, no dongle, no USB-C to USB cable.
The phone is simple, elegant, and light. And that last is not insignificant. Among flagship phones, it's one of the smallest and lightest around, and it fits very neatly in my pocket with minimal bulk. In fact, it's been some time since I had a phone I could comfortably leave in the pocket of my pants while sitting down.
The interface is smooth and fast, and while there may be slightly better screens on the more expensive flagship models, it's plenty sharp enough for me. Motion sense it is a bit of a gimmick at this stage - not many app use it yet and it isn't 100% reliable, but it's nice to be able to vaguely waft at my alarm in the morning to snooze it. It just takes less mental energy at a time when my mental energy reserves are at their lowest. It's been reliable enough so far.
Another cool new feature is live caption - instant subtitles on any media the phone is playing. I tested this while watching a Thursday Night Football NFL game, and it worked well enough. The feed was a little slow and occassionally struggled with names (Case Keenum was regularly referred to as case kingdom and Stefon Diggs confused it no end, but it got most of the other names right). I often stream football with the volume off and will make good use of this feature.
The main event, though, is the camera, and it doesn't disappoint. Yes, there's no wide angle lens, but the basic camera is fairly wide already. If you want full field-of-view that distorts the edges and the verticals, then maybe an iPhone11 is better, but early tests seem to vindicate Pixel's decision to go for 'telephoto' (2x zoom) instead - the zoom is excellent and the portrait mode blows most of the competition out of the water. Images are sharp, colors are represented well and the software allows you to achieve a finer finish than anyone should really expect from the sort of lens and sensor a phone can carry. The photos added to this review show night sight, 8x zoom on the staute of liberty, and a couple of pictures using portrait mode (my cat, and a macro style photo which might be my favouite so far)
Battery life is generally listed as the biggest negative of the Pixel 4, but it's been fine for me. I did reduce the frame refresh rate to 60Hz and put it on dark mode (Makes no real difference to me anyway). With those changes, I was able to do 1 hour web surfing, stream an hour of video, spend 1 hour reading an e-book, plus half and hour taking photos, and half an hour listening to music over bluetooth, and at the end of the day I still had 28% battery left. All around, fairly comfortable. If you're not a high-intensity user and you're happy with dark mode and a normal refresh rate, battery shouldn't be a deal breaker.
Overall, I wanted a small, light phone with an excellent camera. Now, I have one.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2019
The contents of the box are basic - you get a charging cable and a USB port to allow the transfer of data from your old phone, and that's it. No headphones, no dongle, no USB-C to USB cable.
The phone is simple, elegant, and light. And that last is not insignificant. Among flagship phones, it's one of the smallest and lightest around, and it fits very neatly in my pocket with minimal bulk. In fact, it's been some time since I had a phone I could comfortably leave in the pocket of my pants while sitting down.
The interface is smooth and fast, and while there may be slightly better screens on the more expensive flagship models, it's plenty sharp enough for me. Motion sense it is a bit of a gimmick at this stage - not many app use it yet and it isn't 100% reliable, but it's nice to be able to vaguely waft at my alarm in the morning to snooze it. It just takes less mental energy at a time when my mental energy reserves are at their lowest. It's been reliable enough so far.
Another cool new feature is live caption - instant subtitles on any media the phone is playing. I tested this while watching a Thursday Night Football NFL game, and it worked well enough. The feed was a little slow and occassionally struggled with names (Case Keenum was regularly referred to as case kingdom and Stefon Diggs confused it no end, but it got most of the other names right). I often stream football with the volume off and will make good use of this feature.
The main event, though, is the camera, and it doesn't disappoint. Yes, there's no wide angle lens, but the basic camera is fairly wide already. If you want full field-of-view that distorts the edges and the verticals, then maybe an iPhone11 is better, but early tests seem to vindicate Pixel's decision to go for 'telephoto' (2x zoom) instead - the zoom is excellent and the portrait mode blows most of the competition out of the water. Images are sharp, colors are represented well and the software allows you to achieve a finer finish than anyone should really expect from the sort of lens and sensor a phone can carry. The photos added to this review show night sight, 8x zoom on the staute of liberty, and a couple of pictures using portrait mode (my cat, and a macro style photo which might be my favouite so far)
Battery life is generally listed as the biggest negative of the Pixel 4, but it's been fine for me. I did reduce the frame refresh rate to 60Hz and put it on dark mode (Makes no real difference to me anyway). With those changes, I was able to do 1 hour web surfing, stream an hour of video, spend 1 hour reading an e-book, plus half and hour taking photos, and half an hour listening to music over bluetooth, and at the end of the day I still had 28% battery left. All around, fairly comfortable. If you're not a high-intensity user and you're happy with dark mode and a normal refresh rate, battery shouldn't be a deal breaker.
Overall, I wanted a small, light phone with an excellent camera. Now, I have one.
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Es muy rápido, la fotos que realiza son bellísimas y su tamaño es ideal para bolsillos. Planeó seguir comprando los pixel pero serían los modelos más recientes.
Reviewed in Canada on December 3, 2023