Google Pixel 4 XL - user opinions and reviews
- Anonymous
- jSH
I’m iPhone user over the last year and I don’t know why people hate google phone.
It’s an excellent phone and cheaper than Samsung.
- Flat screen! ( unlike stupid curved screens on Samsung phones ).
- Cleaner software
- Good enough camera
I personally don’t like how stock android launcher looks like. I like Samsung’s s6 theme.
So I would download Nova launcher, plus S6theme and together would me this phone look like galaxy s6. In nova launcher you can even make icon shape look exactly like on iPhone ( rounded square shape).
- Matteo
- NMv
Anonymous, 29 Jan 2020Pixel 4XL or iPhone XS Max?
Unbiased answers please In this case it's mostly a matter of iOS vs Android. Both phones get the best cameras you can get on a phone, day one updates with long term support(no other manufacturer do this, not even Samsung) and both use super quick face unlock and neither have bloatware.
Pixel has a higher refresh rate display(90Hz vs 60Hz), radar chip for even faster but less secure face unlock and a better telephoto camera
iPhone has a Ultra-Wide Angle camera, better video recording and a 2 year longer update period(5yr vs 3yr) and from what I can tell, the iPhone has considerably better battery life.
Everything else is dependent on how much you like iOS over Android or Android over iOS.
I'd personally choose the Pixel but I'm biased. I use a Pixel already and have never gotten an iPhone before.
- SkyMasterARC
- Fxa
This isn't a bad phone, but for a "cheaper flagship" OnePlus 7t is just more worth your money...
- AnonD-784107
- 3WY
In the pixels defence. I was going to get this.good looking phone amazing camera. Everything is top notch. And the most important thing first class updates. The only reason i got the Galaxy S10 is because i got a better deal on my network.
- Anonymous
- nxf
AlexP, 29 Jan 2020Agree, except good looking phone. It's uglyWhat's ugly about it?
- Scarecrow8310
- knk
AlexP, 29 Jan 2020OnePlus 7T pro is much better option than pixel or iPhoneI agree i just swapped to the OnePlus 7t Pro McLaren edition and I couldn't be more happier.
- AlexP
- rRU
Mata, 23 Jan 2020I bought Google Pixel 4 XL in the beginning of January 2020 and I am very happy with it. Of co... moreAgree, except good looking phone. It's ugly
- AlexP
- rRU
Smashd, 29 Jan 2020iPhone is better in every aspect. Unless you prefer android, there are lot more options availableOnePlus 7T pro is much better option than pixel or iPhone
- Smashd
- uud
Anonymous, 29 Jan 2020Pixel 4XL or iPhone XS Max? Unbiased answers please iPhone is better in every aspect. Unless you prefer android, there are lot more options available
- Anonymous
- m5H
Pixel 4XL or iPhone XS Max?
Unbiased answers please
- heth
- Kik
It is a good phone but I would even like a fingerprint sensor.Please google bring the fingerprint sensor back in the pixel 5.
- Mata
- mYW
I bought Google Pixel 4 XL in the beginning of January 2020 and I am very happy with it. Of course, it depends on what expectations each individual has. However, this phone fulfils all my needs:
- awesome camera
- good looking phone design
- no edge-display and no notch
- large and sharp display with beautiful colours
- very loud stereo speakers
- good reception
- good call quality
- software runs smooth with android 10
- pure android with regular updates from Google
I self-optimized my phone so I get two whole days battery life on a normal usage.
- Anonymous
- m5H
Okay, school me on this phone, is it really worth buying? Looking for an objective review here. I know there are probably better value android phones out there but there's a few things I like about this phone, such as the squeeze functionality, now playing, motion sense, and the design appeals to me. I'm digging the panda look. However, battery life sounds mediocre and Google still running into QC issues.
- Ali Al Mashaikhi
- qHC
Battery life Endurance rating 73h, what a shame !!! I assume
80% of smart phone users care about the battery in first place not latest CPU and the fastest. SD 6xx is fair enough for most of the users who use the mobile for texting, browsing and calling. Not for a high resolution games!!
- I'mPhone
- 61C
Jeff, 13 Jan 2020I'd agree with your judgement on the phone. Battery life is not as bad as people say it is. It... moreYou should look at JerryRigEverything's video about the 4XL. It bent during his durability test. S10, Note 10 and iPhone 11 didn't bend at all. Now that actually shows how badly designed the phone is.
- Jeff
- mJV
Anonymous, 31 Dec 2019Let's talk buddy 2017 bezels: What happens when you put a case on a phone that is almost al... moreI'd agree with your judgement on the phone. Battery life is not as bad as people say it is. It's an extremely underrated phone
- hassan
- 7%{
the white color is the best phone design
price is so high
screen to body ratio is poor
battery is below average
- I'mPhone
- xhm
Anonymous, 31 Dec 2019Let's talk buddy
2017 bezels: What happens when you put a case on a phone that is almost al... moreLet's talk buddy
iPhone 11 costs $100 less than the Pixel 4, maybe $200 compared to the 4 XL at launch.
Drawbacks include no fingerprint sensor, 818p LCD screen (only 60Hz), no telephoto camera (only 5x hybrid zoom), and only 2 antennas (subpar connectivity and GPS). But...
Face ID: definitely better than Google's face recognition, works flawlessly and very accurate.
Performance: ios is still more refined, Apple A13 chipset is still more capable all-around (maybe bested by Snapdragon 865). GPU is a beast, potentially still more powerful than Sd865).
Display: It's not that sharp, it leads to thicker bezels, and it's just 60Hz, but it has True Tone, and color accuracy is great. It also has no PWM flicker. Pixel's 90Hz display only works at a certain brightness, and it's poorly calibrated.
Build quality: iPhone is definitely stronger despite heavy. JerryRigEverything (Zack) has bent the Pixel 4 XL. Imagine if you put it in tight pants often, or accidentally sit or put pressure on the Pixel. The only weakness of the iPhone (all iPhones) are that fragile mute switch, which is a gimmick. Held the Pixel 3 and 3a before, and it is something to forget considering the price point.
Camera: Pixel 4 XL has telephoto, but Huawei P30 has done it better, and P30 has 30x (or 25, can't remember) hybrid zoom. P30 Pro has 50x. iPhone has only 5x, but video recording is peerless because of good OIS. Some Pixel 4 XL users seem to complain about purple tint in some cam shots (also according to Anandtech).
Design: There are many phones with bizzare design styles, so it's not a deal-breaker.
Again the price, unless you live in the US, the Pixel costs more than the iPhone. It is a tough sell in SE Asia countries, unfortunately.
OS: It is a personal preference, but ios is still more refined compared to even stock Android devices, though stock Android is already fast and efficient.
Battery: iPhone has a bigger battery and more efficient chipset. LCD screen may increase consumption by a margin, but the 11 Pro lasts longer, very long actually.
So iPhone 11 certainly is a better device, the Pixel 4 is not a good phone at all. Pixel 4 is only designed for Android purists but I wish Google steps up in terms of build quality and hardware.
- Goxy
- 3ns
Expensive but average, if price is 300-400$ would think about it but like this.... Lol Google
- Anonymous
- m5H
Anonymous, 31 Dec 2019Let's talk buddy
2017 bezels: What happens when you put a case on a phone that is almost al... moreThat sounds like the biggest shill-post ever.
When Google's competitors are working to increase screen real-estate, Google are still trailing behind. Some phones are almost all screen (Galaxy Note 10, OnePlus 7 Pro) while others use a discreet notch instead of the old forehead design. I admit that it's preferable to Google's take on the notch - the ugliest, most obtrusive version ever seen.
Unauthorized access to someone's phone if that person is sleeping is a major security flaw. And it's a hell of a lot easier to hold a phone in front of a sleeping person's face than it is to press their fingerprint on the phone. Of course, you already knew this before you made such a disingenuous retort.
Just because YOU don't care for the bundled earbuds etc., doesn't mean nobody else does. There's literally no reason to include these basic accessories, other than Google cutting corners.
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